Construction on U.S. 190 near bypass is scheduled for the next two weeks

  • Motorists drive along U.S. 190 toward FM 2657 on Wednesday morning. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, road construction around the bypass will occur for the next two weeks, weather permitting. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    Motorists drive along U.S. 190 toward FM 2657 on Wednesday morning. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, road construction around the bypass will occur for the next two weeks, weather permitting. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

    A $600,000 road project on U.S. Highway 190 is underway, and motorists are encouraged to follow posted construction signs.

    For the next two weeks, Big Creek Construction will work on pavement repairs from FM 2657 toward the U.S. 190 Bypass, weather permitting.

    Jacob Smith, with the Texas Department of Transportation, said work is expected to be completed during the daytime hours, and motorists shoul…