Frustrating Week Ahead for Texarkana Drivers as Road Work Resumes

Road construction came to a screeching halt the week of the winter storm, but things are ramping back up now that the roads are back to normal. However, traveling around Texarkana and East Texas could be a little frustrating this week, as multiple roads will be under construction, affecting travel flow.

Road Work Continues Through the Texarkana Surrounding Area

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, major work continues in Bowie County on Interstate 30 from FM 989 to the Arkansas state line. Westbound lanes remain split with some ramp closures, and drivers should pay attention to road signs.

Exit 220B Richmond Road westbound ramp remains closed due to highway widening. FM 2148 is closed under the I-30 bridge, and the US 82 westbound entrance and exit ramps at I-30 are closed, along with the eastbound entrance ramp.

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Counties Affected in East Texas Due to Road Construction and Bridge Replacements

FM 1794 in Panola County is closed at the US Highway 59 interchange, where construction is taking place. Traffic is being rerouted to the frontage service roads.

In Harrison County, Delia Drive at Page Road is closed for intersection realignment; motorists should be prepared to detour. I-20 westbound lanes are being resurfaced from FM 450 to SH 43, and CR 1301 and Cargill Road are closed at Eight-Mile Creek, where the bridge is being replaced.

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Other counties being affected this week due to road work and bridge replacements include  Cass, Marion, Morris, Titus, and Upshur.

Most work will be done during daylight hours, although some major routes will have traffic shifts and detours 24 hours a day.