Jefferson County
Maintenance crews will be paving the westbound frontage road of SH73 from Spur 215 to SH82. Large debris crews will be working along SH73 from Chambers County to the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge, US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to 39th Street, along IH-10 from Orange County to Chambers County, and along US69 from Sulphur Plant Road to IH-10.
Jefferson County construction projects updates:
US90 Bridge Maintenance Project
Limits: IH-10 to Langham Road
Contractor: Ragle Construction, Inc.
Cost: $5.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project consists of concrete repairs, waterproofing repairs, overlay, and striping operations. These three bridge locations are along US90 at Caldwood Cutoff and Hillebrandt Bayou, and at IH-10 along the Trinity and Old Lost River.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.
US69 Turbine Project
Limits: At SH73
Contractor: William Brothers, Inc.
Cost: $81.5 Million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2027
Scope of Work: This is a project to reconfigure the interchange from a cloverleaf design to a turbine design.
Current Work: The contractor is currently paving the ramp that connects southbound US69 to eastbound SH73 and paving eastbound SH73 between Canal A and 9th Avenue. Drivers should slow down and use caution when traveling through the construction area.
IH-10 Eastex Interchange Widening and Reconstruction Project
Limits: Hollywood Overpass to 7th Street
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $533.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2031
Scope of Work: This project consists of reconstructing the northern IH-10/US69 interchange and widening the IH-10 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Current Work: A subcontractor will be placing drainage under the existing US69 southbound to IH-10 eastbound direct connector. The contractor will be working on underground drainage along the east and westbound IH-10 frontage roads from 7th to 11th Street and the IH-10 westbound frontage road between Liberty and Calder. Crews will be working on bridge elements consisting of footings and drill shafts along the IH-10 eastbound frontage road and will be driving concrete piling to support the roadway near Louisiana Street. The contractor will be removing existing concrete pavement on the IH-10 eastbound frontage road between Harrison and Louisiana Street.
IH-10 Cardinal Interchange Widening and Reconstruction Project
Limits: CR131 (Walden Road) to US90
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $315.4 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2031
Scope of Work: This project consists of reconstructing the southern IH-10/US69 interchange and widening IH-10 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.
Current Work: The contractor will be working on bridge elements consisting of columns, footings, and caps within the median of the IH-10 interchange and IH-10 main lanes. The contractor will be placing drill shafts in Hillebrandt Bayou for the IH-10 main lanes west of Washington Blvd. Crews will be placing cement treated base for the IH-10 westbound frontage road east and west of Hillebrandt Bayou. Motorists should be prepared to stop and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
SH124 Taylors Bayou Bridge Replacement Project
Limits: At Taylors Bayou
Contractor: Texas Materials Group, Inc
Cost: $7.7 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026
Scope of Work: This project consists of a bridge replacement at SH124 at Taylor Bayou along with channel widening.
Current Work: The contractor is performing final cleanup.
IH-10 Widening Project
Limits: 0.64 miles west of Hamshire Road to FM365
Contractor: Williams Brothers Construction
Cost: $119.9 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of widening an existing four lane freeway to six lanes. Including new construction of lanes and bridges.
Current Work: The contractor will be placing embankment on the main lane headers of the FM365 bridge west of FM365 along IH-10. The contractor will also be placing metal beam guard fence. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
IH-10 Widening Project
Limits: FM365 to CR131 (Walden Road)
Contractor: Zurich
Cost: $136.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of widening the existing four lane freeway to six lanes. Including new construction of lanes and bridges.
Current Work: The contractor is working on embankment for the outside main lane. Anticipated embankment & lime treatment for subgrade followed by base work. Drainage crews are working on box culverts in the center median.
US90 Sidewalk Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Ti-Zach Concrete, LLC
Cost: $2.6 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This project consists of pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, pedestrian curb ramps, and traffic signals along US90 (College Street).
Current Work: The contractor will be working on concrete operations for curbs, driveways, and sidewalks along Langham Drive. The contractor will continue working on the pedestrian bridge over Hillebrandt Bayou. Motorists should be prepared to stop and should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
IH-10 Bridge Maintenance
Limits: Various
Contractor: ICOS Management, LLC
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2026
Scope of Work: This bridge maintenance project consists of replacing bearing pads and bridge rail upgrades.
Current Status: No scheduled work for the week.
Various Port Sign Project
Limits: IH-10, etc. (Various)
Contractor: Rhino Equity, LLC
Cost: $200,000
Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026
Scope of Work: This port infrastructure project consists of the installation of signage for port wayfinding in Jefferson and Orange Counties.
Current Work: Crews will work on installing overhead signage during nighttime operations
Large Sign Replacement Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Hazmat International, Inc.
Cost: $241,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2027
Scope of Work: This traffic control device project consists of large sign replacement districtwide in multiple counties.
Current Work: The contractor will be installing the remaining signs.
DW Landscaping Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Tight Line Construction, LLC
Cost: $1.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2028
Scope of Work: This project consists of landscape and scenic enhancement.
Current Status: This project is currently in vegetative maintenance until Spring 2028, which includes watering, replacing trees, and weed control.
Dowlen Road Signal Project
Limits: N. Delaware Street to Eastex Freeway and N. Hwy 90 to Gladys Avenue
Contractor: Florida Traffic Control
Cost: $711,000
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of interconnecting signals.
Current Work: Currently working with the City of Beaumont on traffic signal upgrades.
9th Avenue Safety Improvement Project
Limits: Various
Contractor: Third Coast Services
Cost: $2.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Late 2026
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of traffic signals, roadway improvements, and pavement markings.
Current Work: The contractor is currently working on redesigning the drainage.
FM365 Safety Improvement Project
Limits: US90 to LNVA Canal
Contractor: Cornerstone Paving
Cost: $1.1 million
Anticipated Completion Date: Early 2027
Scope of Work: This safety improvement project consists of constructing paved shoulders that vary from 1 to 4 feet, installing safety end treatments, and improve drainage.
Current Work: The contractor is continuing the installation of safety end treatments along FM365. In preparation for shoulder widening operations, the contractor is assessing the roadway for any full-depth concrete repairs that may be required. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert while traveling through the work zone.
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