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March 2019

Volume 9, Number 3


WACO DISTRICT ON THE BRINK OF A COLOR BOOST THANKS TO AIR QUALIFY CONTROL PROGRAM

Motorists in the Waco District will be treated to a record number of wildflowers this summer — and especially next spring — thanks to 3,700 pounds of seeds to be planted across rural sections of the district's state highway network and some sections of I-35. | Read More

FINGERPRINTING ASPHALT: NEW HANDHELD TESTING DEVICE ENSURES BINDER QUALITY

In recent years, transportation agencies in the United States, including the Texas Department of Transportation, have noticed the premature failures of some newly constructed pavements. Concern that contaminants in recycled engine-oil products might be affecting the binders in asphalt led TxDOT to contract a two-year study of the problem by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. | Read More

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

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

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MILESTONES

  • Completed the northbound frontage road between Adams/Central Ave. and Nugent Ave.
  • Completed northbound frontage road and new Adams/Central off-ramp north of Lampasas Sub Overpass.
  • Switched the northbound mainlane traffic from the Belco Bridge area to tie into the adjacent project north of Loop 363.
  • Switched northbound mainlane traffic onto the final pavement from the south end of the project to the Belco Bridge area.

DOWN THE ROAD

  • 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.
  • Continue construction of the northbound frontage road north of Nugent and the turnaround south of Belco.
  • Continue construction of Avenue H overpass.
  • Switch the northbound mainlane traffic from the Belco Bridge area to tie into the adjacent project north of Loop 363.
  • Switch the 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

  • Began final striping on the northbound and southbound frontage roads and intersections.
  • Began applying anti-graffiti treatment on bridges and retaining walls.
  • Began permanent seeding.

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.
  • Continue final striping on the northbound and southbound frontage roads and intersections.
  • Continue installing mailboxes at the northbound frontage road.
  • Continue installing the metal-beam guard fence at various locations on the northbound frontage road.
  • Continue applying anti-graffiti on bridges and retaining walls.
  • Continue permanent seeding.
  • Begin putting in block sodding.
  • Continue setting the control cabinets at various locations through the project.
  • Working on punch list (final list of wrap-up tasks).

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

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MILESTONES

  • Completed constructing new drainage structures along the northbound frontage road.
  • Completed new northbound mainlanes between Old Blevins Rd. and FM 107.

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 main lanes between Old Blevins Rd. and FM 107.
  • Complete working on the east retaining wall at the new FM 107 underpass.
  • Complete placement of final asphalt layer on the northbound and southbound frontage roads.
  • Complete work on the new FM 107 bridge.
  • Continue work on the new intersection of the northbound frontage road and FM 107.
  • Continue surface preparation and the final striping for the northbound and southbound main lanes.
  • Continue pouring driveways at various locations on the northbound and southbound frontage road.
  • Continue installing concrete riprap and stone riprap for culverts at various locations on the southbound frontage road.
  • Continue setting control cabinets at various locations through the project.
  • Continue installing mailbox posts at the northbound frontage road.
  • Continue installing the metal-beam guard fence at various locations on the northbound and southbound frontage road.
  • Complete installing the over-structure bridge sign at the southbound frontage road.
  • Continue the final striping for the northbound and southbound frontage roads.
  • Continue shaping ditches on the east side of the northbound frontage road and in the southbound frontage road.
  • Complete installation of the new dynamic message sign.
  • Continue re-surfacing FM 107/3rd St.
  • Continue construction of the new sidewalks in Bruceville-Eddy.
  • Continue placing topsoil and final seeding between the main lanes and frontage roads between FM107 and UPRR bridge.
  • Continue installing permanent signs all over the project.
  • Removing portable concrete traffic barrier from southbound mainlanes between Exit 314 (Old Blevins Rd.) and Exit 315 (FM 107).
  • Begin the punch list for final tasks, minor repairs and clean-up.

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

  • Completed raised islands at Forrest Ave. intersection. 
  • Began installing the brick pavers inside the islands. 
  • Completed the northbound entrance ramp on the north side of MLK Blvd.
  • Completed all pavement markings throughout the project.
  • Completed the southbound frontage road tie-in to existing pavement on the south end of the project.

DOWN THE ROAD

  • Continue installing brick pavers at Forrest Avenue intersection.
  • Remove detour between southbound frontage road and southbound mainlanes near Taylor Street.
  • Complete drainage at Spring Street on the east side of job.
  • Install driveway on southbound frontage road near Forrest.
  • Install Large Exit Signs for southbound frontage road Exit 335 C.
  • Complete grass establishment on right of way.
  • Complete general clean-up / punch list.

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

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MILESTONES

  • Expected start date: week of April 29, 2019.

DOWN THE ROAD

  • Open house scheduled for April 17, 2019 at Knox Hall, Texas Ranger Museum, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Steering committee meeting to be held April 18. 2019, 3:45-5:00 p.m.
  • Schedule a preconstruction meeting for the contractor and TxDOT staff.

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Waco, TX 76704
CALENDAR

Future Events Being Planned

We're now scheduling evening project-update meetings for the communities along I-35. If you'd like to have one in your area, call us and we'd be glad to get it set up for you.


April 17

I-35 Waco Public Open House

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Knox Hall, Texas Ranger Museum


April 18

I-35 Waco Steering Committee Meeting

3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
South Waco Community Center
2815 Speight Ave
Waco, Texas


Week of April 29

I-35 Waco Construction: Expected Start Date


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