Several railroad crossings in our area will receive work over the next few days, motorists take note!
Here are Press Releases concerning the work from the Texas Department of Transportation:
#1
Motorists who normally travel FM 989/Kings Hwy in Bowie County will need to find an alternate route on Wednesday, September 7. Union Pacific Railroad plans to conduct maintenance work on their crossing at FM 989/Kings Hwy, west of US 59 at Will Smith Rd/Wainwright Blvd. As a result, the area will be closed to through-traffic on this date. For questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work, call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana Area Office at (903) 838-8574
#2
Motorists who normally travel FM 2148 in Bowie County will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, September 8. Union Pacific Railroad plans to conduct maintenance work on their crossing at FM 2148, between US 67 and US 59 at Gun Club Rd. As a result, the area will be closed to through-traffic on this date.
Traffic will be detoured on a signed route on US 67, FM 989 and US 59. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.
For questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work, call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana Area Office at (903) 838-8574
#3
Motorists who normally travel FM 991 in Bowie County will need to find an alternate route on Friday, September 9. Union Pacific Railroad plans to conduct maintenance work on their crossing at FM 991, between Red River Road S. and Church Street. As a result, the area will be closed to through-traffic on this date.
Traffic will be detoured on a signed route on FM 991, Page, Church, and Short Streets. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.
For questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work, call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana Area Office at (903) 838-8574.
#4
Motorists who normally travel FM 161 in Morris County will need to find an alternate route on Saturday, September 10. Union Pacific Railroad plans to conduct maintenance work on their crossing at FM 161, at US 67 and North Front and Floyd Streets. As a result, the area will be closed to through-traffic on this date.
Traffic will be detoured on a signed route on SH 338 and US 67. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.
For questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work, call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana Area Office at (903) 838-8574.
Traffic will be detoured on a signed route on US 67, US 59 and SL 151/I-369. Portable message boards will be placed near the railroad crossing beforehand to warn motorists of the scheduled road closure. The construction schedule and road closure can change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen problems.
For questions about the road closure, detour routes or construction work, call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana Area Office at (903) 838-8574.