TxDOT: Spur 503 ramp closure updates - April 8th, 2024
UPDATE (4/8): Texas Department of Transportation notified us today of the following:
In preparation for the implementation of the detours at Spur 503, the contractor will have the following week-long closures in place for Spur 503. These closures are weather permitting.
Eastbound main lane Spur 503 right lane closure from exit 66 US 75 ramp to Park Ave (4/9/24 – 4/16/24).
Westbound main lane Spur 503 right lane closure from Theresa Dr to exit 596 (N 75 ramp) (4/10/24 – 4/17/24).
Westbound frontage road Spur 503 left lane closure from Theresa Dr to exit 596 (N 75 ramp) (4/10/24 – 4/17/24).
Please stay safe and vigilant.
UPDATE (4/2):
TxDOT notified us this morning that work for the detour on WB Spur 503 will begin tomorrow morning. This work will impact the shoulder of West Bound Spur 503 and the West Bound entrance ramp.
The contractor will be performing this work from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on 4/3 – 4/5.
Please stay safe and vigilant.
UPDATE (3/18): TxDOT notified us this morning that the detour for WB Spur 503 will NOT be in place today. The contractor still needs to layout this area and construct the detour. We will keep this page updated when we receive a new start date.
TxDOT News Release: Spur 503 ramp closure, detour set in Denison
March 14, 2024 - Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced a ramp closure and detour for travelers on westbound Spur 503 in Denison, beginning March 18.
On that day, the ramps onto north- and southbound US 75 from westbound Spur 503 will close temporarily. This work is part of the US 75 reconstruction project from US 82 to North Loy Lake Road, officials said.
A temporary detour will route traffic from westbound Spur 503 onto the northbound US 75 frontage road. The detour will utilize the entrance ramps at North Loy Lake Road to provide access to north- and southbound US 75.
This detour is expected to add and estimated one to two minutes of travel time for northbound US 75 access, and three to four minutes for southbound US 75 access, officials said. Signs and message boards will be placed along the roadway to help travelers navigate the detour route. During this closure officials ask travelers to exercise caution when following the detour route and to remain alert to the presence of work crews in this area.
Officials also advised motorists to exercise caution, pay special attention to all barricades, traffic controls and signs, and to reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
