{"id":408189,"date":"2015-10-19T02:22:36","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T07:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?p=408189"},"modified":"2015-10-20T02:27:10","modified_gmt":"2015-10-20T07:27:10","slug":"txdot-road-projects-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=408189","title":{"rendered":"TxDOT Road Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2015\/10\/TxDOT-sign1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2015\/10\/TxDOT-sign1-150x123.jpg\" alt=\"TxDOT sign\" width=\"150\" height=\"123\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-408190\" \/><\/a>TYLER &#8211; Here&#8217;s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of October 19. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.<\/p>\n<p>Night work is being implemented on Interstate Highway 20 in Gregg County along the area from State Highway 31 east to the Harrison County line. Motorists can expect delays through 6:00 this morning as the contractor applies asphalt at the Farm Road 2087 intersection. Night work moves to the State Highway 31 intersection on Monday and Tuesday. Expect temporary closures of the westbound on and off ramps, and then, the eastbound on and off ramps. On Wednesday, daytime work is planned to overlay the roadway. Motorists should slow down and use caution, expecting lane closures and delays during this work. Get more info on this project in the Gregg County updates section of this release.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Several projects are planned for Cherokee County including widening and resurfacing jobs on U.S. Highway 69 in Jacksonville, which starts today, and another in Rusk. Work to widen Farm Road 22 from U.S. Highway 69 south of Jacksonville to the Gallatin area starts later this month. Find out more on each of these projects in the Cherokee County section of this release.<\/p>\n<p>Districtwide Seal Coat Operations continue with crews placing final striping on roadways in Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Van Zandt, and Wood counties. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>SMITH COUNTY &#8211; Overlay work continues on Farm Road 1253 so expect lane closures and delays. Elsewhere crews are repairing edges on Farm Road 1805 before moving to Farm Road 857 later in the week. Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control at all locations.<\/p>\n<p>TxDOT contractor, Striping Technology, Inc., will have a crew adding milled rumble strips on Farm Road 346 as part of the district-wide safety project to add centerline rumble strips. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Smith County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nFarm Road 1253 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From County Road 462 south, 1.3 miles north of FM 857 south to FM 1805<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview<br \/>\n*Cost: $7.5 million<br \/>\nDrainage work continues on this roadway. The project includes widening, sealing and surfacing  FM 1253.<\/p>\n<p>Loop 323 West Widening<br \/>\n*Limits: Tyler&#8217;s West Loop and SH 31<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview<br \/>\n*Cost: $12 million<br \/>\nTemporary detours remain in place as work on the retaining walls and the new bridge continues. Motorists should use caution when traveling through this work zone as crews and heavy equipment are working close to the travel lanes. Expect lane closures. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes to avoid delays. The project includes widening Loop 323 from SH 31 to Shaw Street. The speed limit on Loop 323 in the work zone has been reduced to 45 mph from SH 64 to Shaw Street. Construction is in full swing with an expected completion date in early 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Loop 323 Northeast Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From American Legion Road (@ the Loop 323 Extension to US 271) south to Commerce St.<br \/>\n*Contractor:  Reynolds and Kay, LTD.<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.4 million<br \/>\nWork to place the final surface on this portion of Loop 323 is set to start this week. The project includes culvert extensions, base repair, level-up and placing an overlay. Expect lane closures. Completion expected in November.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 31E Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 757 to FM 2012<br \/>\n*Contractor: Reynolds &#038; Kay, LTD<br \/>\n*Cost: $7.8 million<br \/>\nShoulder closures continue as crews conduct excavation and embankment work on the north side of this project designed to add passing lanes for multiple sections of roadway in both the eastbound and westbound directions. Once the widening is complete, a seal coat and final surface will be applied. A daily construction speed limit of 60 mph is in place when work is being performed on this 18-month job.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 31E Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 850 to FM 757<br \/>\n*Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.4 million<br \/>\nThis project to widen SH 31 east of Tyler includes adding passing lanes for multiple sections of the roadway in both directions. The new passing lanes are open with final work ongoing. Expect shoulder closures as final inspections are conducted.<\/p>\n<p>Off-System Bridge Replacement Project<br \/>\n*Limits: County Roads (CR) 452 and 481<br \/>\n*Contractor: Pierce Construction<br \/>\n*Cost: $560,000<br \/>\nBoth roads are closed to through traffic requiring motorists to use alternate routes to reach their destinations. Clean up activities are underway as the job winds down.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 64<br \/>\n*Limits: from Chapel Hill to Arp<br \/>\n*Contractor: Drewery Construction of Nacogdoches<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.9 million<br \/>\nThe hot mix surface is being applied on the roadway. This job is adding passing  lanes between FM 2607 and Arp. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and expect lane closures when traveling through this area.<\/p>\n<p>GREGG COUNTY &#8211; Longview Maintenance crews return to Interstate Highway 20 where they&#8217;re building an emergency crossover just west of the Sabine River Bridge. Expect lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes and watch for flaggers directing traffic on this job.<\/p>\n<p>Gregg County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nInterstate Highway 20 Total Maintenance Contract<br \/>\n*Limits: Gregg, Smith and Van Zandt counties<br \/>\n*Contractor: Fireman Excavating<br \/>\nThe contractor is preparing to lay hot mix asphalt on the eastbound and westbound mainlanes in Smith County. Expect lane closures and delays during this work.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 31 Landscape Project<br \/>\n*Limits: 0.3 miles north of FM 2205 (Grace Creek) to 0.2 miles south of U.S. 80 (Cotton) in Longview<br \/>\n*Contractor: South Texas Illuminations, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $281,249.70<br \/>\nFinal work continues for this project which comes as a result of the city winning one of 10 Governor&#8217;s Community Achievement Awards presented by Keep Texas Beautiful in partnership with TxDOT which allocates $2,000,000 a year as landscape incentives to competing communities based on population and efforts in litter prevention and cleanup, public awareness, beautification and property improvement, solid waste management, illegal dumping and enforcement, and education. No traffic impacts.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 2275 George Richey Extension (Segments II &#038; III)<br \/>\n*Limits: McCann Road to US 259<br \/>\n*Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc.<br \/>\n*Cost: $12.8 million<br \/>\nThis project is constructing a new roadway from McCann Road to US 259. Clearing between Judson and Airline roads continues with excavation, embankment, bridge construction, subgrade treatment, storm drain and other work between McCann and Judson roads. The contractor recently began paving operations. While this is a new location project that generally doesn&#8217;t impact traffic motorists should plan to take other routes to get around Airline Road which is closed through March 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 449<br \/>\n*Limits: US 259 to FM 2751<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\nThis project consists of widening the road and adding shoulders. Contractor is installing safety end treatments on driveways and extending cross culverts. Motorists are reminded to use caution and to expect some delays as construction ramps up.<\/p>\n<p>Loop 281 at Farm Road 2087 Overpass<br \/>\n*Limits: SH 31 to approximately one mile south of SH 31<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.<br \/>\n*Cost: $13.2 million<br \/>\nThis project to build a new overpass is in Phase III of construction with traffic moved off the existing loop onto the detours. The contractor is working on the bridge approaches. Expect delays during the peak evening hours. Caution advised in detour areas.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 42<br \/>\n*Limits: From SH 31 north to I-20<br \/>\n*Contractor: Reynolds &#038; Kay, Ltd.<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.7 million<br \/>\nThe contractor plans to start laying hot mix asphalt this week. The project is constructing a left turn lane at Hillcrest Road along with storm drain and curb and gutter. Current work includes installing guardrail and amenities. Project completion expected in late fall. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Inaterstate Highway 20 PFC Project<br \/>\n*Limits: SH 31E to the Harrison County line<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $5,584,277<br \/>\nMotorists should expect delays due to temporary closures while night work is conducted on the westbound and eastbound ramps. The contractor will be overlaying the roadway during the day Wednesday. To avoid delays motorists should use alternate routes.<\/p>\n<p>The project consists of applying a porous friction course (PFC) surface overlay, shoulder texturing, and pavement markings as well as work on the I-20 on ramps. Porous friction courses (PFC) consist of placing hot mix asphalt mixtures at the surface of a pavement structure in a thin layer to produce benefits for the<br \/>\ntraveling public such as safety, economy and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Landscaping Project<br \/>\n*Limits: Intersection of SH 31 at SH 42<br \/>\n*Limits: Intersections of I-20 at Estes Parkway; and I-20 at Eastman Road<br \/>\n*Contractor: South Texas Illuminations, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $400,000<br \/>\nThis is a landscaping project to enhance various intersections throughout Gregg and Rusk counties. Crews are working at the intersection of SH 42 and SH 31 as well as I-20 and Estes Pkwy and Eastman Road. The majority of the work is outside the travel lane in the median and should have little impact on traffic. The travelling public should be cautious of construction vehicles entering and leaving the project sites.<\/p>\n<p>ANDERSON COUNTY &#8211; Palestine crews are conducting overlay work on Farm Road 19 from State Highway 294 to the end of State Maintenance on Farm Road 319. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nU.S. Highway 79 New Lane Construction<br \/>\n*Limits: 1.6 miles southwest of Loop 256 in Palestine south to .4 mile southwest of FM 645<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview.<br \/>\n*Cost: $42,740,365.19<br \/>\nThe project is progressing with the contractor performing flex base on the south end of the job. Work in the southbound lanes includes concrete paving south of FM 645 and surface mix. Sanderson Blvd. remains closed for the next few weeks with traffic detoured to Florence Street. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 79 &#8211; Night Work Repairs<br \/>\n*Limits: Loop 256 in Palestine southwest to 1.4 miles southwest of FM 1990 (Tile Factory Road)<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction of Hewitt, TX<br \/>\n*Cost: $2,374,737.51<br \/>\nWork on this project is winding down with completion expected later this month.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 19 Widening in Anderson County<br \/>\n*Limits: 3.6 miles north of FM 837 (Henderson Co. line) south to .4 mile north of FM 321 at Montalba<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction of Hewitt<br \/>\n*Cost: $12,487,715.87<br \/>\nWork is ongoing to widen SH 19 in this area. Lane closures and delays are to be expected as flex base and cement treat operations progress. Flaggers and a pilot car providing traffic control.<\/p>\n<p>Off-System Bridge Replacement Project<br \/>\n*Limits: County Road (CR) 453 at Beaver Creek<br \/>\n*Contractor: Highway 19 Construction of Sulphur Springs, Texas<br \/>\n*Cost: $256,312.87<br \/>\nCR 453 remains closed at Beaver Creek while the new bridge is built. Use alternate routes to reach your destinations as the contractor conducts final inspections to close out the job later this month.<\/p>\n<p>Off-System Bridge Replacement Project<br \/>\n*Limits: County Road (CR) 471 at Box Creek<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview<br \/>\n*Cost: $817,412.15<br \/>\nCR 471 at Box Creek is closed to through traffic as a new bridge is built. Completion set for November.<\/p>\n<p>CHEROKEE COUNTY &#8211; Crews are performing ditch maintenance on roadways throughout the county. Use caution and watch for flaggers providing necessary traffic control during this work.<\/p>\n<p>TxDOT contractor, Striping Technology, Inc., will have a crew adding striping on roadways in Cherokee County as part of the district-wide safety project to add centerline rumble strips. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 22 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From US 69 south of Jacksonville going SW to 1.5 miles west of FM 768 (Gallatin area)<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $7.7 million<br \/>\nCulvert work is set to start October 26. This is a safety project designed to widen the roadway from 20&#8242; to 24&#8242; along a 4.2 mile section.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 69 Widening and Resurfacing<br \/>\n*Limits: From Loop 456 in Jacksonville going south to just north of Loop 62 in Rusk<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $11 million<br \/>\nCulvert and median work set to start Monday, October 19. This project includes adding 2&#8242; edge treatment and resurfacing the roadway.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 69 Widening and Resurfacing<br \/>\n*Limits: From 0.028 mile south of FM 343 in Rusk southward to just north of SH 21 in Alto<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $9.3 million<br \/>\nNo work is scheduled for this project at this time.<\/p>\n<p>HENDERSON COUNTY &#8211; Rehab work continues on Farm Road 1615 about seven miles south of State Highway 19. Also, watch for crews addressing base failures and drainage issues at various locations around the county. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the work zones.<\/p>\n<p>Henderson County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nState Highway 31 Repair Project<br \/>\n*Limits: .09 miles west of FM 317 eastward to .34 miles west of FM 773<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.6 million<br \/>\nWork to place a new overlay on this part of SH 31 should be finished later this month. The contractor is currently milling the existing surface for replacement. Expect lane closures for the duration of the project.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 175 Widening Project (Phase I)<br \/>\n*Limits: 0.1 miles southeast of FM 804 near Baxter southeast to 1.1 miles east of Loop 60E at Larue<br \/>\n*Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. and Big Creek Construction<br \/>\n*Cost: $39.2 million<br \/>\nThe project expands US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. A traffic switch now has eastbound motorists driving on the new detour. Drivers should expect one lane carrying two-way traffic throughout the project limits as well as occasional day time lane closures. Drivers on adjacent county roads and FM 804 should anticipate a change in traffic flow due to the detour now requiring two-way traffic on US 175. Dirt and drainage work around Loop 60E in Larue to near Baxter is ongoing. The speed limit in the construction zone has been set at 55 mph so slow down because traffic fines double when workers are present. Phase I construction started April 6, 2015 and has an anticipated completion date in November 2018.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 175 Widening Project (Phase II)<br \/>\n*Limits: 1.1 miles east of Loop 60B to 0.85 mile east of FM 315<br \/>\n*Contractor: Sundt Construction, Inc., of San Antonio<br \/>\n*Cost: $37.8 million<br \/>\nConstruction is underway on this Phase II project to expand US 175 from two lanes to a four-lane divided with a depressed median. Drivers should anticipate two-way traffic throughout the project limits which stretch 3.4 miles ending just east of FM 315 in Poynor. The speed limit has been set at 55 mph. A portion of this phase will be built on new location around the south side of Poynor. This like Phase I, is a mobility project to add capacity and improve safety, and includes adding one lane in each direction. It is a two-year project.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 315\/Farm Road 1616 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 314S to CS End at County Road 4325, 4224, etc.<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, LTD, of Hewitt, Texas<br \/>\n*Cost: $3.07 million<br \/>\nWork is set to start this month to add shoulders on FM 315. Drivers should anticipate two-way traffic throughout the project limits with daily lane closures starting October 19, 2015. Completion expected in summer 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 316 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 1256 south to FM 3080<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt<br \/>\nThis project is included with the SH 198 widening project in Van Zandt County. No work is planned this week.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 317 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 314 to FM 607<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Hewitt<br \/>\nClean up activities continue on this project to widen FM 317 from FM 314 to FM 607. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Off-System Bridge Replacement Project<br \/>\n*Limits: Cardinal Drive at Little Duncan Creek in Murchison<br \/>\n*Contractor: Hartbeat Construction of Tyler<br \/>\n*Cost: $314,919.44<br \/>\nCardinal Drive is closed to through traffic as a new bridge is built. Completion set for November.<\/p>\n<p>RUSK COUNTY &#8211; Expect lanes closures with two-way traffic on Farm Road 225 where crews are conducting shoulder work. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist motorists through the work zone set up between Farm Road 1798 and the Nacogdoches County line.<\/p>\n<p>TxDOT contractor, Striping Technology, Inc., will have a crew adding striping on various roadways in Rusk County as part of the district-wide safety project to add centerline rumble strips. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Rusk County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nFarm Road 3135<br \/>\n*Limits: County Road 222 to County Road 262<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company, LLC<br \/>\nThis project consists of widening the road and adding shoulders. Contractor will be installing safety end treatments on driveways and extending cross culverts. Motorists are reminded to use caution and to expect some delays as this job gets underway.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Highway 79 Repair Project Night Operations<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 225 going north to the Traffic Star (intersection of US 79\/SH 64\/SH 43\/US 259)<br \/>\n*Contractor: Madden Contracting Company<br \/>\n*Cost: $5.2 million<br \/>\nCrews are placing striping on the mainlanes during the day. The project consists of grinding five inches into the existing pavement next to the curb and replacing it immediately with five inches of new hot mix asphalt and sealcoat. Most work will be conducted at night, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for the duration of the project to minimize impacts to traffic. Crews will work in one-mile sections, beginning at FM 225 going north. They will then turn around and continue work in the southbound lanes. Two lanes in one direction will be affected at a time. The project is expected to be completed this fall providing motorists a smoother, safer ride. Watch for flaggers, message signs, cones and barricades, and plan for brief delays in this work zone.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 64 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: 0.173 miles west of BU 64E (N. Marshall St.) east to 0.2 miles west of U.S. 79 (Traffic Star)<br \/>\n*Contractor: Lonestar Equipment Company, Inc.<br \/>\n*Cost: $2.1 million<br \/>\nAs this project moves toward completion, motorists should expect periodic delays on this SH 64 construction job to widen the roadway through Henderson. Construction of the retaining wall and widening of the roadway continues adjacent to the travel lanes. The project had a brief delay early last week as subgrade concerns were addressed but work is ongoing. Use caution through this work zone.<\/p>\n<p>The project started in August 2013 and consists of widening the existing two-lane roadway and constructing a four-lane facility along with a continuous Left Turn Lane with the majority of work being performed outside the existing travel lanes.<\/p>\n<p>VAN ZANDT COUNTY &#8211; Overlay operations continue on U.S. Highway 80 between Grand Saline (FM 857) and Silver Lake (FM 1255). Expect lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control.<\/p>\n<p>Van Zandt County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nState Highway 64 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 858 near Ben Wheeler to FM 314<br \/>\n*Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo<br \/>\n*Cost: $7.4 million<br \/>\nExpect daily lane closures as final hot mix surface and striping are applied to the roadway prior to opening the newly completed shoulders and passing lanes to traffic. This project to improve safety and mobility on SH 64 began in December 2012 and has an expected completion date of December 2015.<\/p>\n<p>State Highway 198 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: from SH 243 in Canton southwest to 0.4 miles northeast of FM 316 near Phalba<br \/>\n*Contractor: Big Creek Construction, Ltd., of Waco<br \/>\n*Cost: $5 million<br \/>\nWork continues to extend the structures on the east side of the roadway. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 314 Widening Project<br \/>\n*Limits: from I-20 to the Van Zandt\/Henderson County line<br \/>\n*Contractor: A.L. Helmcamp, Inc., of Buffalo<br \/>\n*Cost: $11.9 million<br \/>\nErosion control activities continue south of Edom. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Inaterstate Highway-20 Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From 1.6 miles east of FM 16 to 2.9 miles east of FM 314<br \/>\n*Contractor: APAC-Texas, Inc.<br \/>\n*Cost: $2.4 million<br \/>\nClean up and repair activities continue in both the eastbound and westbound lanes. Expect daily lane closures. No project work occurs on Friday&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>Purtis Creek State Park Road Improvements Project<br \/>\n*Limits: Within Purtis Creek State Park to just off FM 316<br \/>\n*Contractor: Construction Companies Group, LLC<br \/>\n*Cost: $90,549.00<br \/>\nRehab work continues on this project to upgrade Park Road which runs .573 miles inside the park. It should take about a month to complete.<\/p>\n<p>WOOD COUNTY &#8211; Mill and inlay work continue on the westbound, outside lane of U.S. Highway 80 near Farm Road 2869. Expect lane closures with flaggers conducting traffic control.<\/p>\n<p>Wood County construction projects updates:<br \/>\nState Highway 37 Roadway Repair<br \/>\n*Limits: from FM 2088 in Quitman to 0.4 miles south of FM 515 in Winnsboro<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview<br \/>\n*Cost: $7.7 million<br \/>\nWork on driveways and pavement edges continue from just south of FM 313 in Winnsboro southward toward FM 2088. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n<p>Farm Road 2869 Project<br \/>\n*Limits: From FM 852, south of Winnsboro going south to FM 2088<br \/>\n*Contractor: Longview Bridge and Road, Ltd., of Longview<br \/>\nThe contractor is laying the hot mix surface within the project limits. Widening activities expected from FM 852 southward to County Road 4530. Expect lane closures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER &#8211; Here&#8217;s a look at work planned in the district during the Week of October 19. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Night work is being implemented on Interstate Highway 20 in Gregg County along the area from State Highway 31 east to the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=408189\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">TxDOT Road Projects<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":408190,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[177],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-408189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news-archive-archives"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-21 20:55:30","action":"change-status","newStatus":"trash","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=408189"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":408191,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408189\/revisions\/408191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/408190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=408189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=408189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=408189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}