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Work on SH 78 to begin Oct. 8
By Texas Department of Transportation
Oct 8, 2025
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Fannin County, Texas -- Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that D.L. Lennon Incorporated of Commerce, Texas will be working on SH 78 in Fannin County. This project will consist of the rehabilitation of 9.21 miles of the existing roadway from just south of FM 273 to the Oklahoma State line consisting of full depth reclamation with overlay.

The Contractor has been granted 237 working days to complete the $15,468,982.99 project. The Contractor plans to begin work on Oct. 8, weather permitting. The contract is anticipated to be completed in December 2026.

Lane closures will be present during construction. The traveling public is requested to observe signs and barricades and to approach work zones cautiously with reduced speed.

For more information, please contact Kristen.Prater@txdot.gov or call (903) 737-9213.