Zooming in
The scope of the state-funded project includes operational improvements from the I-35 frontage road to Bobolink Drive, and it is slated to be completed in late summer or fall of this year. The original completion date was September 2023 before the project was delayed due to a change of the retaining wall design and a change in the contractor, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
TxDOT crews have completed installation of new retaining walls for the northbound-to-southbound and southbound-to-northbound turnarounds and are currently working on sidewalks and concrete islands at various locations within the project, according to TxDOT.
Traffic signal upgrades are also underway at the intersection of FM 725 and the I-35 frontage roads. Once completed, the project will also include a new pavement surface throughout the construction zone.
What’s next
A traffic switch is scheduled for mid to late July to allow for the completion of additional work items. According to Tanya Brown, public information officer at TxDOT, additional details will be shared as the date approaches.
“As with many infrastructure projects, there have been unforeseen setbacks, including weather-related delays and scheduling adjustments," Brown said. "While these have impacted the original timeline, contractors continue to work diligently to minimize disruptions and keep the project moving forward."
