TxDOT to Close US 77 For Five Days Next Week
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TxDOT announced its plans to close a section of US 77 south of La Grange from June 19 to 23 while workers replace a box culvert under the roadway. Motorists will have to bypass the road closure through Hostyn via FM 2436 and FM 609, as indicated on the map above.
The Texas Department of Transportation will be starting a project to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77, 0.4 miles south of La Grange, on Monday June 19, weather permitting. In order to replace an existing concrete box culvert under the highway, US 77 will be closed for approximately five days from June 19 to June 23.
While the US 77 detour is in place, the contractor may utilize 24 hour operations to replace the box culvert in an effort to get the road back open to the traveling public. The US 77 detour is anticipated to be in place for approximately The project will be a rehabilitation of the existing roadway which will ultimately provide 10’ shoulders and two 12’ travel lanes for this proposed section of roadway. The existing roadway has 6’ shoulders and two 12’ travel lanes. The project also includes removing and replacing three centerline drainage structures.
Big Creek Construction, LTD was awarded the contract with a bid of $3.8 million dollars. The project duration is approximately 8-9 months (weather permitting.)
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 passing 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.