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April 12 2020 Vol. IX โข No. 8
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Webber Working to Construct I-35 Overpass By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Many sections of I-35, a highly traveled highway in Texas are undergoing repairs and reconstruction. One of these projects is the Texas Department of Transportationโs (TxDOT) $31.7 million (construction cost) I-35 at Posey Road project that was awarded to Webber LLC. This project, taking place within the city of San Marcos in central Texas, consists of replacing the existing underpass interchange configuration with a new I-35 overpass at Posey Road. The new overpass involves constructing approaches on I-35 with mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls. Additional improvements include converting the existing two-way frontage roads to one-way, and constructing U-turns for the new at-grade intersection, as well as relocating and reversing the existing entrance and exit ramps on both the northbound and southbound sides. What Has Been Completed? Thus far, Webber has nearly completed the first two phases of a four-phase project by demolishing the existing bridge structure, extending major culverts, installing new drainage structures, reworking base materials and placing subgrade for the proposed mainlanes.
One Man Brings Action Stunts to Skid Steer..36
Table of Contents ................4 Paving Section ............19-31 Business Calendar............ 34 Skid Steer Section ......35-47 Auction Section ..........55-57 Advertisers Index ..............58
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This project, taking place within the city of San Marcos in central Texas, consists of replacing the existing underpass interchange configuration with a new I-35 overpass at Posey Road.
Webber is currently working to finish paving the proposed northbound mainlanes and place subgrade on the proposed northbound ramps. The goals for the remainder of the work are to switch traffic to the new northbound mainlanes this Spring, construct the remaining phases of the new overpass, continue replacing existing
culverts, reverse the southbound ramps, and complete the new intersection for Posey Road. Shawn Corbello, Webberโs project manager, is pleased with the progress. โWhile each project has its own challenges, the one constant is if all the stakeholders collabsee WEBBER page 50
State-By-State: Industry Reacts to COVID-19 By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT
Itโs business as usual in the paving industry โ almost. Construction and infrastructure work, which includes paving, have been classified as essential services. Only two states, Pennsylvania and Washington, have put this work on hold. In other states, work goes on while emphasizing federal, state and local guidelines including social distancing, Work on State Highway 141 in Colorado's Mesa County.
sterilizing work surfaces and keeping meetings to 10 people or less. As with many industries, meetings formerly conducted in person are often handled through virtual means. So far, there have been no reports of labor or supply shortages from paving companies. Audrey Copeland, Ph.D., National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) president and CEO, outlined progress and caution in the industry. see BUSINESS page 20