Grayson County, Texas -- Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that the southbound US 75 exit to Blythe Road will be closed for few hours from Feb. 9, 8 p.m. to Feb. 10, 5:00 a.m.

This closure is needed to safely close the existing exit ramp to Blythe Road (Exit 52) and open the new exit ramp to Blythe Road. Beginning Feb. 10, the exit ramp to Blythe Road (Exit 52) will be located approximately 500 feet to the south of the current location of Exit 52.

In order to perform this change safely, the US 75 southbound outside lane will be closed from 2,300 feet south of Hall Cemetery Road to Blythe Road on Feb. 9, 8 p.m. to Feb. 10, 5 a.m.

A message board will be placed north of the exit ramp to alert drivers.

Drivers can use the southbound exit ramp to Haning Street or the southbound exit to FM 121 and make a U-Turn.

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, or car audio or navigation systems.

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