Sherman, Texas -– Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced the closure of northbound US 75 right lane from Morton Street to Texoma Drive and Exit 70-Texoma Drive starting on Sunday, June 1, (Weather Permitting) beginning at 7:30 p.m. and remaining closed until Tuesday, June 3, at 6 a.m.

The following detour route will be utilized:
Northbound traffic intending to exit at Texoma Drive will be directed to the next northbound exit, Exit 71 – Randell Lake Road.

This closure will allow crews to reconstruct the paving at the departure end of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Bridge and the ramp connection to the existing frontage road as part of the on-going Full-Depth Repairs and Asphalt Overlay of US 75 from the UPRR Bridge to the Texas State Line.

Motorists who travel in this area are asked to pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach work zones. They should also be prepared for rough pavement and brief traffic delays, and avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.

For more information, contact Kristen.Prater@txdot.gov, 903-737-9213.