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Friday, January 16, 2009
U.S 59 Project Update
Whitehouse/Daniel McCall Drive Bridge
Motorists can expect minor to moderate delays through next week as work continues to complete the pavement installation on the east side of the bridge.
TxDOT urges motorists to use alternate routes to avoid the construction area if at all possible as the traffic flow will be slowed with very tight turns.
The bridge, U-turn bridges and intersections, including traffic signals, are expected to open to traffic in about a month.
Frontage Roads:
According to TxDOT, the northbound and southbound frontage roads could open to traffic by mid-February.
The eastbound frontage road could open to traffic in March.
These dates are subject to change due t weather conditions.
Tulane Drive Bridge:
Work continues in preparation for building the new bridge.
Continuing to construct bridge foundations on the IHOP side of Loop 287. Drivers can expect minor delays as trucks enter and leave the work zone.
Traffic will continue as is on the westbound frontage road.
