Sherman, Texas -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the southbound main lanes of US 75 at US 82 starting at 8:00 p.m. each night from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24. The closures, which are weather permitting, will last until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. The closures are for crews to pave the new US 82 bridge over US 75.

During the closures, traffic will be detoured to the frontage road at Exit 63. Vehicles will be able to re-enter US 75 at the next available entrance ramp.

Work also continues in other nearby areas of the $145.5 million project to widen US 75 from US 82 to SH 91, which is referred to as Segment 4. 

·         On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 14, workers will shift both directions of US 75 onto new outside pavement. The shift will provide room for crews to rebuild the main lanes in the center of US 75.

·         Work also continues on the nearby Taylor Street bridge portion of the US 75 project. The new bridge will provide additional capacity, new U-turn lanes in both directions, newly installed traffic signals and a raised intersection to improve visibility for vehicles using the bridge. Weather permitting, the Taylor Street bridge work should be complete by April 2026.

The overall US 75 project in Sherman is expected to be substantially complete by the first quarter of 2027, weather permitting.

During this period, TxDOT urges drivers to exercise caution. Motorists who travel frequently in this area are asked to 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, car audio, or navigation systems. TxDOT also asks drivers to remain alert to road crews while navigating through the construction zone.