May 31, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Work will resume this week after the Memorial Day holiday on the Highway 56 improvement project.
The contractor, Jones Brothers Contractors, is currently performing grade work inside the Smithville City Limits between Dearman Street and East Bryant Street. A traffic shift in this area will remain to allow the contractor to complete the work.
Jones Brothers Contractors is also installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, paving operations, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are also ongoing. Traffic is still using the existing Highway 56 alignment however motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to the roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across the highway, unload equipment, or complete utility work.
A diversion remains in place for Williams Road to allow Jones Brothers to construct the new alignment. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in the construction zone. Motorists should use caution in this area and watch for flaggers and construction equipment.