Overnight Closures Scheduled for US 90A Bridge Construction
News Summary The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced overnight closures for six weeks as construction on the US 90A bridge in Fort Bend County begins. These closures, impacting traffic between Cunningham Creek Boulevard and Ellis Creek Boulevard from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., aim to improve traffic flow. The project is part of […]
Jordan Foster Construction Secures Major Texas Highway Contracts
News Summary Jordan Foster Construction has been awarded two significant contracts totaling $183.3 million by the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements in Bexar and Bastrop Counties. The projects will enhance U.S. Highway 90 and State Highway 71, focusing on traffic flow and safety. The U.S. Highway 90 project aims to widen the road […]
Major Lane Closures Planned for Loop 1604, I-10, and Texas 123
News Summary The Texas Department of Transportation is initiating significant lane closures on Loop 1604, I-10, and Texas 123 as part of ongoing infrastructure enhancement efforts. The westbound lanes of Loop 1604 will close nightly, impacting commuters. Additional construction on Texas 123 and other areas will also disrupt traffic during the weekend, with law enforcement […]
Texas Launches West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project
News Summary The Texas Land Commissioner has announced the start of the West Texas Beach Nourishment Project, an essential effort to combat coastal erosion at Galveston. This project, a collaboration with the Texas General Land Office, the City of Galveston, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will enhance 1.8 miles of beachfront, using dredged […]
$1.3 Billion Harbor Bridge Opens in Corpus Christi
News Summary The new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas, has officially opened at a cost of $1.3 billion. Designed to enhance safety and accessibility, the bridge features significant improvements over its predecessor. Local community leaders, however, have raised concerns regarding their lack of inclusion in the opening celebrations and the bridge’s impact on historic […]
Texas Expands Environmental Review Agreement to Speed Up Highway Construction
News Summary Texas has reached a new agreement with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to streamline environmental reviews for highway construction projects. This extension of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) program aims to accelerate essential road upgrades across the state. With a commitment to modernize infrastructure under the ‘America is Building Again’ agenda, Texas […]