Bridge Work Reminders

On Nov. 9, Angel Brothers Holdings Corp. began construction of the bridge on Business Highway 71 East over the Colorado River. Angel Brothers Holdings Corp. of Baytown was awarded the contract with a bid of $13.6 million dollars. Park and boat ramp will be closed starting the week of November 9, until work is complete. Traffic should pay special attention as trucks will be entering and exiting the work area. Message boards will alert traffic to operations that may affect movement though the work zone.

Work is expected to be completed Spring 2023.

Motorists should expect possible traffic delays, are urged to use caution when driving through the work zone, and should keep the following tips in mind:

• Slow down and always follow posted work zone speed limits. Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes. Remember, traffic fines double in work zones.

• Pay attention. Workers and heavy equipment may only be a few feet from vehicles.

• Be patient. Delays from roadway construction can be frustrating, but it only takes a few extra minutes to slow down for a work zone.