February 2019

DON'T MESS WITH I-35: TWO NEW WINNING PERFORMANCES WILL HELP ENERGIZE THE "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS" CAMPAIGN

In the last three-to-four week cycle along I-35, TxDOT picked up approximately 11.62 tons of litter through the Waco District between Bell, McLennan and Hill Counties. Despite the phenomenal success of the "Don't mess with Texas" anti-litter campaign, many travelers continue to treat Texas roadsides as their personal trashcans. | Read More

POTHOLE REPAIR — A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Concrete is concrete, right? Pretty simple: cement, gravel and some water. So why does it take so long to fix a simple pothole on the highway? When it comes to repairing a highway in Texas, it turns out there's a lot to know. | Read More

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

SECTION 2B: TEMPLE (S. LOOP 363 TO N. LOOP 363)

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MILESTONES

• Completed construction of northbound mainlane pavement from the BNSF Belco overpass north through the remainder of the project.
• Completed construction of the BNSF Lampasas Sub northbound mainlane overpass.

DOWN THE ROAD

• Continue constructing the northbound mainlanes and northbound frontage road overpasses at the BNSF Belco Railroad Yard.
• Continue construction of the BNSF underpass.
• Continue construction of the west side of the Adams/Central Ave. interchange.
• Continue installation of the project power grid and roadway lighting.
• Continue construction of various overhead sign columns and the concrete rail throughout the project.
• Continue installing overhead sign trusses at various locations throughout the project.
• Complete the northbound frontage road between Adams/Central Ave. and Nugent Ave.
• Complete northbound frontage road and new Adams/Central off-ramp north of Lampasas Sub Overpass.
• Switch northbound mainlane traffic from the Belco Bridge area to tie into the adjacent project north of Loop 363.
• Switch northbound mainlane traffic onto the final pavement from the south end of the project to the Belco Bridge area.

SECTION 3A-1: TEMPLE TO TROY (N. LOOP 363 TO N. TROY CITY LIMIT)

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MILESTONES

• Completed laying the final asphalt layer at the frontage roads.
• Completed pouring driveways at various locations on the northbound frontage road.

DOWN THE ROAD

• Continue working on the northbound-frontage road between Berger/Hart Rd. and FM 1237.
• Continue working on the North Troy intersection, Berger/Hart Rd. intersection, FM 1237 intersection, and West Main St./FM 935.
• Continue surface preparation for final striping for the northbound and southbound mainlanes.
• Continue final striping for the northbound and southbound mainlanes.
• Begin the final striping on the northbound and southbound frontage roads.
• Continue shaping ditches on the east side of the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing mailboxes at the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing the metal-beam guard fence at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing concrete riprap and stone riprap for culverts at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Continue setting the control cabinets at various locations through the project.

SECTION 3A-2: TROY TO BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (N. TROY CITY LIMIT TO WOODLAWN RD.)

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MILESTONES

• Completed the bridge rail on the new FM 107 bridge.
• Began installing mailbox posts at the northbound frontage road.
• Began installing the metal-beam guard fence at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Began installing the over-structure bridge sign at the southbound frontage road.
• Began shaping ditches on the east side of the northbound frontage road.
• Began installation of new dynamic message signs.
• Began re-surfacing FM 107/3rd St. in Bruceville-Eddy.
• Began construction of new sidewalks in Bruceville-Eddy.

DOWN THE ROAD

• Continue construction on the new southbound frontage road at FM 107.
• Continue construction on the new northbound frontage road at FM 107.
• Complete constructing new drainage structures along the northbound frontage road.
• Complete new northbound mainlanes between Old Blevins Rd. and FM 107.
• Continue working on the east retaining wall at the new FM 107 underpass.
• Continue working on the new intersection of the northbound frontage road and FM 107.
• Continue working on the new FM 107 bridge.
• Continue surface preparation and the final striping for the northbound and southbound mainlanes.
• Continue pouring driveways at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing concrete riprap and stone riprap for culverts at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Continue setting control cabinets at various locations through the project.
• Continue installing mailboxes at the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing the metal-beam guard fence at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
• Continue installing the over-structure bridge sign at the southbound frontage road.
• Begin the final striping for the northbound and southbound frontage roads.
• Continue shaping ditches on the east side of the northbound frontage road.
• Continue placement of final asphalt layer on the northbound and southbound frontage roads.
• Continue installation of the new dynamic message sign.
• Continue re-surfacing FM 107/3rd St.
• Continue construction of the new sidewalks in Bruceville-Eddy.

SECTION 4A: WACO ACCESS ROADS (MLK TO TAYLOR)

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LANE CLOSURES

• North-to-south access roads and the turnaround from MLK Blvd. under I-35 at the UPRR crossing have been permanently closed. New access roads and railroad crossing bridges will be constructed to replace them.
• The southbound frontage road turnaround between Forrest St. and UPRR has been closed permanently at Cherry St.

MILESTONES

• Opened up the Forrest Ave. Bridge eastbound and westbound.
• Closed the old southbound MLK Exit.
• Opened traffic to the new southbound MLK Exit.

DOWN THE ROAD

• Complete the concrete rail at the four corners of the Forrest Ave. intersection.
• Complete the raised islands at the Forrest Ave. intersection.
• Complete the northbound entrance ramp on the north side of MLK.
• Install pavement markings on the northbound entrance ramp. 
• Continue working on the southbound frontage road south tie-in to existing pavement.

SECTION 4B: WACO 12TH STREET TO N. LOOP 360

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DOWN THE ROAD

• Plan the second public meeting with the available schedule and plan for construction.
• Plan the groundbreaking ceremony.

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