$802M I-30 Project in Dallas Area Makes Strides
By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $802 million Interstate 30 improvement/expansion project in Dallas and Rockwall counties is pressing forward with SEMA Construction Inc. completing Segment 1 in August and Williams Brothers Construction Co. Inc. working on Segments 2 and 3 simultaneously.
The project widens I-30 from Bass Pro Drive to the Hunt County line and adds continuous frontage roads, including across Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall County.
“The current configuration is inadequate to handle traffic congestion and population growth and results in bottlenecks and road closures when there is an incident on the lake bridge,” said Madison Schein, a TxDOT public information officer. “Adding separate frontage road bridges and expanding the main lanes means traffic can continue to
Construction Under Way On First New Terminal at DFW Since 2005
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of construction on Terminal F — the airport’s sixth terminal and the first new construction of an entire terminal at DFW since 2005.
Airport officials and project partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking at the site of the new terminal, which will feature a double-loaded con-
course with 15 gates and modernized customer amenities.
“The new Terminal F will expand the airport’s footprint with state-of-the-art facilities that align with our first-in-class customer experience and operation as we support the historic rise in air travel to and from the North Texas region,” said Sean
cross the lake if an incident has closed or limited general-purpose lanes.”
The last full reconstruction of I-30 in Rockwall County occurred in 1995.
“When construction is completed, the relocation of ramps and addition of the frontage roads over the lake should provide a system better capable of handling the increase in capacity,” Schein said.
The project is funded through the Texas Clear Lanes Program.
SEMA started working on the $142 million Segment 1 in July 2021, which covers the area from Bass Pro Drive to Dalrock Road.
Crews widened I-30 from three to four lanes in each direction, constructed one-way frontage roads with a maximum of three lanes in each direction, made Bayside Drive bridge and ramp modifications, and built the Dalrock Road interchange.
SEMA is finalizing the work, configuring
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O’Shea Equipment: Fresh Face of Amphibious Excavation
For Shamus O’Shea, the founder of O’Shea Equipment Co., heavy machinery is more than a business: It’s a lifelong passion.
Growing up in Texas, O’Shea spent his early years on job sites, introduced to the world of construction equipment by his father, a logistics professional. This early exposure to “yellow iron” sparked a fascination that would eventually lead him from playing with Tonka toys to founding a specialized excavation equipment company.
“I’ve always had a knack for equipment,” O’Shea said. “As a kid, I’d be on job sites with my dad, and I fell in love with the machines. I knew this was what I wanted to do.”
After earning an advertising degree from Texas State University and starting a career in equipment finance, his career path took a turn when he encountered an amphibious excavator for the first time.
“It was unlike anything I’d seen before,” O’Shea said. “I knew right then that I wanted to bring this level of specialty equipment to contractors who needed it.”
In 2021, he launched O’Shea Equipment in Houston, diving into the world of amphibious and long-reach excavators with a commitment to high standards and a hands-on approach to service. The company operates in a specialized and technically demanding space, supplying machines built specifically for marshlands, wetlands and other challenging environments.
“Our machines aren’t just your standard equipment,” O’Shea said. “We engineer and assemble these machines for stability and precision. They’re most effective in 6 feet or less of water, where they can push off or travel on the bottom surface. That stability is what keeps operators safe and allows them to work efficiently.”
Safety is one of O’Shea’s top priorities, and his dedication to quality control ensures that every machine in the fleet meets rigorous standards.
“I’d rather have 10 machines that I know are solid than 50 that aren’t,” he said. “The most important part of this work is that my operators go home safely every night.”
To support that goal, he oversees customization personally, outfitting machines with features like skeleton buckets that drain water and chains that break up stubborn loads. Stronger hardware and additional frame support.
“These little technical details make all the difference,”
O’Shea said. “In wet environments, water weighs down a bucket, so we drill holes to let it drain. It keeps the machine working faster, longer and saves fuel.”
O’Shea Equipment’s commitment to quality goes hand in hand with O’Shea’s hands-on approach to customer service.
“When a customer calls, they’re talking to me,” he said. “I’m the owner, and I know every machine inside and out. Here, you get help right away.”
This earned O’Shea a reputation for responsiveness and reliability and sets the company apart from the field.
Looking back on his journey, O’Shea said, “I’ve put every-
O’Shea Equipment Co. shows a lineup of amphibious excavators.
thing I have into this company — my heart, my knowledge, my passion. I started with one machine, and now I have a fleet, all because I wanted to give contractors equipment they can rely on.”
Today, with a growing fleet and trusted partnerships, O’Shea is focused on expanding while maintaining his commitment to quality and safety.
“The goal is to grow but to do it the right way,” he said. “I want every contractor using O’Shea Equipment Co. to know they’ve got the best tools for the job.”
(Photo courtesy of O’Shea Equipment Co.)
GMW JCB Bolsters New Product Lineup With Thunder Creek
GMW JCB of San Juan, Texas, has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its new equipment sales lineup.
The full-line JCB dealer serves the greater Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with everything from excavators and backhoes to skid steers and telehandlers.
“We are focused on bringing a new level of professional service and support to the heavy equipment industry in South Texas,” said Tony Warmka, managing member, GMW JCB. “We work with businesses who regularly work in remote areas where access to fuel and service fluids is complicated — Thunder Creek gives us a solution for those operations to keep their heavy equipment up and running no matter where they are or in what kind of conditions they are working in.”
Thunder Creek designs and manufactures inno-
vative, premium fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction, the manufacturer said. This includes the original No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO), and Service and Lube Trailer (SLT).
“South Texas presents a lot of opportunity for economic and infrastructure growth much like the rest of the state of Texas,” said Larry Lea, vice president of sales, Thunder Creek Equipment. “Between the continued strength of the oil and gas industry, plus all of the regional development and infrastructure demands that come along with it, we’re proud to work alongside GMW JCB to serve the needs of the region.”
For more information, visit GMWJCB.com and ThunderCreek.com.
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GMW JCB of San Juan, Texas, has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its new equipment sales lineup.
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TxDOT Employees Honored as Texans Caring for Texans
By Ginger Wilson TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
From responding to tornadoes to inspiring their community, multiple Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) employees received the Texans Caring for Texans award.
Established in 1996, the award honors state employees who go above and beyond to serve their communities and the state of Texas. Multiple TxDOT crews from the Amarillo and Childress areas were honored at the annual Texans Caring for Texans ceremony at West Texas A&M University.
TxDOT’s Motley County Maintenance crew earned the accolade for their response to a June 2023 tornado that struck the community of Matador.
From providing traffic control to sifting through rubble, they did it all. For months after the tornado, the dedicated team continued to work in a storm-damaged building, yet still served their community’s needs Childress area TxDOT crewmembers
Randy Worley and Lance Rekieta received the award for their quick thinking in what was later discovered to be a dire situation for
two children.
TxDOT’s Val Gonzalez was honored for his service to the youth of the city of Memphis. A role model for the community, Gonzalez’s leadership while working with young people on multiple projects around town presents an example of a strong work ethic.
TxDOT maintenance employee from the Childress area Billy Booker was recognized for going a step above for the traveling public. Whenever he sees someone in need, he is the first to lend a hand. His positive attitude is infectious and shows in all he does.
Devin White, a TxDOT employee in Amarillo, was recognized for his efforts for the nonprofit Against All Odds along with his wife, Amber. The nonprofit serves those who have aged out of the foster system and helps transition them to independent living.
Fellow TxDOT Amarillo employee Jamie Leavitt was honored for her work as an administrative assistant. Leavitt wears many hats in her position, managing open records requests, records retention, district travel and more. Each facet of these roles requires a lot of work and Leavitt does it with a heart of grace and a warm smile.
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JCB’s 720K Sq.-Ft. Industrial Plant Construction to Start Early in 2025
Global construction machinery manufacturer JCB will begin $184 million in construction that it has codenamed “Project Sky” at the site of its new 720,000 sq. ft. factory in San Antonio on Feb. 1, 2025, mysanantonio.com reported.
The project’s groundbreaking at 13210 Palo Alto Road occurred in June 2024.
The initial project is just the start of a much larger project expected to reach about $500 million.
The city of San Antonio provided $14 million in tax breaks, while Bexar County added $12 million in subsidies. Officials have said that JCB will generate more than $30 billion for the area over the next decade and create 1,500 jobs.
The first phase of construction on the 400-acre site is slated to be finished by Oct. 1, 2026, according to the Great Britain-based company’s Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing.
JCB manufactures more than 300 types of construction and agricultural equipment, including backhoes, excavators, tractors, skid-steer loaders and forklifts.
“We’re not just going to be American-made, we’re going to be Texas-made,” said Alice Bamford the granddaughter of the company’s founder, at the June groundbreaking, according to sanantonioreport.com. “For the next 80 years, we’re writing the next chapters from here in America, where we sell a quarter of our machines from around the world … and it’s going to be a lot more.”
The San Antonio facility will build lift and access equipment, such as mobile elevating work platforms and telescopic handles. Other lines of equipment could be built there eventually, JCB CEO and President Richard Fox-Marrs said
breaks ground at the site of the new JCB San Antonio facility flanked by the company’s iconic backhoe loader and the 220X large excavator.
in June, calling the plant “single biggest investment the company has ever made.”
JCB employs 19,000 people globally and has 22 factories around the world, including 11 in the UK, seven in India, and others in Brazil and China. The company will mark its 80th anniversary in 2025. The San Antonio facility will be the company’s second largest, behind only its headquarters in Rocester, Stafforshire, England.
(All photos courtesy of JCB.)
Construction On New Chocolate Factory Begins in January
Chewters Chocolates of Delta, British Columbia, will begin building a multi-million-dollar chocolate factory in Rockwall, Texas, according to the Dallas Morning News.
The firm plans to build a 225,000-sq.-ft. facility at 2911 Discovery Blvd. in Rockwall Technology Park, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Construction is likely to start in January and be completed in mid-2026. The estimated construction costs are $20.5 million, according to the Dallas Morning News.
The Rockwall Economic Development Corp. originally announced the planned factory in 2022. There will be up to four chocolate production lines, a warehouse, office space and a small retail store. The company also plans to offer selfguided tours with glass viewing halls.
Chewters specializes in its organic, low-sugar chocolate brand Chocxo. It was founded in 1984 and produces nut butter cups, bars, squares, filled chocolates and more, according to the company’s website.
Chewters previously said it planned to invest more than $40 million in the facility and add 120 employees, according to the paper.
“The ChocXO project breaking ground is a great Christmas present for the Rockwall community,” Rockwall EDC President Phil Wagner said in a statement. “This Canadian manufacturer will be a fantastic addition to the world leaders that are already in the Rockwall Technology Park across various industries.”
(All photos courtesy of Rockwall Economic Development Corp.)
Area officials and JCB executives turn ceremonial shovels of dirt at the June 2024 groundbreaking for the San Antonio project, although construction won’t start until February 2025.
A rendering of the proposed JCB facility in San Antonio, Texas.
Alice Bamford, daughter of Chairman Lord Bamford,
Another view of the Chewters Chocolate facility.
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Mobility Authority Hosts Open House for Road Project
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) hosted an in-person and virtual open house on Nov. 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas, for the MoPac South Environmental Study.
The study is analyzing the MoPac Expressway from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane to determine the best option for improving mobility and safety.
In November 2015, the project team identified six potential express lane(s) operational configuration options. Those options are being further evaluated to determine which should move forward.
The Nov. 12 open house was the sixth since 2015.
On Nov. 12, the MoPac South project team shared information about the recommended build alternative and the environmental study process so far. The recommended build alternative came following analysis of five build alternatives, six operational configuration options and public involvement over more than 10 years. A no build, or “do nothing” alternative is being carried forward as a baseline for comparison.
“The MoPac South corridor continues to be ranked among the most congested corridors in Texas,” said James Bass, executive director of the Mobility Authority. “Extensive collaboration with the public has made the project what it is today, with potential benefits for residents, drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians alike.” CEG
(All photos courtesy of The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.)
Sections of the MoPac Expressway are displayed for discussion purposes.
Participants examine documents related to the MoPac South Environmental Study.
Multicolored maps depict the impacted sections of the MoPac Expressway.
Display tables contained numerous details about the MoPac project.
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority staff explain facets of the environmental study. Visitors examine a map section.
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority staff members answer visitor questions.
Informational boards lined the Austin High School cafeteria, which hosted MoPac South Environmental Study open house
Widening, Frontage Roads Among I-30 Improvements
off-ramps and roadways for final alignment.
Williams Brothers started work on Segment 2 ($317 million), from Dalrock Road to State Highway 205, in March 2023, with a planned completion in January 2027. Crews are widening I-30 from three to four lanes in each direction, constructing continuous frontage roads and making ramp modifications.
Work continues with the eastbound frontage road, and crews started construction on the westbound frontage road, the Horizon Bridge replacement and the Farm-to-Market 740 bridge widening.
The $343 million Segment 3 started in September 2023. The construction zone goes from State Highway 205 to the Hunt County line.
Crews are reconstructing and widening the four main lanes to six, reconstructing frontage roads, constructing new interchanges and reconstructing existing ones.
Work continues on the frontage roads and main lane reconstruction between Farm-to-Market 35 and Farm-toMarket 2642 at Royse City. The construction of frontage road bridges over Sabine Creek and Sabine Creek Relief has begun, as has the frontage road and main lane reconstruction between FM 35 and John King Boulevard.
A considerable amount of materials — including prefabricated — are being used.
For Segment 1, there are 185 columns on the eastbound frontage road bridge and 166 columns on the westbound frontage road bridge; 944,176 sq. ft. of bridge deck, which is about the same area as more than 16 American football
fields; and 73,760 sq. ft. of concrete paving.
For Segment 2, there are 370 columns on the eastbound frontage road and 360 columns on the westbound frontage road bridge, and 742,394 sq. ft. of bridge deck. Segment 3 requires 372,799 sq. ft. of bridge deck, 9.38 miles of drill shafts and 897,220 sq. ft. of concrete paving.
In all, there will be 1,089 columns for the four frontage road bridges over Lake Ray Hubbard. In addition, Segment 1 has 76,331 ft. drill shaft foundations placed in the ground, with the deepest drill shaft being 110 ft.
“Approximately 17,132 cu. yds. of material will be dredged from the existing lake bottom to offset the space taken in the lake by construction,” Schein said.
The project was designed by Bridgefarmer and Associates, which considered that close to 40,000 vehicles a day used the corridor before the construction.
“Design challenges included widening part of the main lanes of I-30 built partially on a causeway,” Schein said. “Designers utilize a longitudinal cap design that minimizes deflection and can match the existing pavement edge more easily.”
The new mainlines and frontage lanes are concrete based.
With SEMA nearly done, Williams Brothers crews are taking center stage and, by taking on two segments, can maximize the use of its crews and equipment.
“The biggest challenge with the land portion of Phases 2 and 3 is the length of the project,” Schein said. “At 12 miles and with 16 bridge structures being built or widened, crews are on schedule and moving along the corridor. This is a tight work zone, especially in the urban areas. Upgrades to
drainage systems and adding closed drainage systems to many areas of the frontage road will require underground infrastructure.
“TxDOT and the general contractors work well together. This is important to making the job successful,” she added. “Crews work both in the night and day depending on what work needs to be done.”
The road work is based on excavation, the installation of embankments and drainage, subgrade treatment, and the pouring of the concrete surface. Construction of the bridges is based on drilling shafts, installing columns, and placing pre-cast caps and beams. With those in place, pre-cast deck panels are installed, followed by the pouring of the decks and the placing of guard rails.
Busy days had many SEMA crews on-site, and Williams Brothers has many people on-site, including subcontractors.
While TxDOT does not have the final tally of amounts used, excavated materials consist primarily of concrete, rebar and asphalt.
“Both SEMA and Williams Brothers operate concrete batch plants,” Schein said, “however subcontractors may utilize local suppliers to provide concrete.”
SEMA and Williams Brothers buy and rent equipment from local and regional dealerships. To ensure that benchmarks are met, mechanics are stationed on-site and brought in to help when needed for everyday wear and tear repairs and routine maintenance. CEG
(Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
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Donohue, DFW’s CEO. “By utilizing modular construction techniques that we first pioneered with the High-C Gates, we will deliver Terminal F using technology at a scale that’s unique among airport development projects.”
“I am excited to see the momentum continue at DFW Airport with the start of construction on Terminal F,” Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson said. “This new terminal will be another important gateway to our thriving city, enhancing and growing connectivity to and from Dallas. I’m thrilled to watch this monumental project come to life and expand one of Dallas’ greatest assets as we prepare for even more historic growth in air travel and throughout our region.”
Terminal F Prepares DFW for Future
DFW’s $1.6 billion Terminal F program will deliver an all-new experience for customers, featuring a 400,000-sq.-ft. concourse. An expansion of Terminal E is also included in the program that will add more than 100,000 sq. ft. of new check-in, security and baggage claim facilities dedicated to customers flying to or from Terminal F.
Customers using Terminal F will check in at Terminal E and connect between both facilities with a quick one-terminal transfer via the airport’s Skylink system, which will welcome a new station above Terminal F when the terminal is anticipated to open in 2027.
Terminal F was strategically designed for the future, setting DFW up to expand Terminal F with additional gates and other supporting facilities. Combined with other ongoing expansions in Terminal A and Terminal C, DFW’s extensive construction programs are set to deliver 24 net new contact
gates to prepare the airport and its airline partners for continued growth.
DFW Going Monumental with Modular Construction
DFW proved the major benefits that modular construction brings to airports when it used the innovative technique to rebuild five gates in Terminal C in 2022. Now, DFW is taking the method to a new industry-leading scale with several terminal projects, including Terminal F.
The Terminal F pre-fabrication site has already seen preparations where the modules will be built before being moved across the airfield for installation at the final terminal site. Compared to traditional construction methods where all activity takes place on the site of the new facility, modular construction
increases project efficiencies and expedites construction timelines with major construction activity taking place simultaneously at two sites.
The design-build team for the Terminal F concourse and Skylink station is Innovation Next+, a joint venture comprised of Archer Western Construction, Turner Construction Co., Phillips May Corp., H.J. Russell & Co. and CARCON Industries, with PGAL, Gensler and Muller2 as design team members.
“Innovation Next+ Joint Venture is excited and proud to be DFW’s design-build partner on this new Terminal F project. This project will lead the industry in modular construction and reflects our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and a positive community impact,” said Michael Whelan, president at
Archer Western Construction, the leading member of Innovation Next+ Joint Venture.
“Through our partnership with Turner Construction, Phillips May, H.J. Russell, CARCON and our lead designer PGAL, we look forward to setting the new standard in forward-thinking construction, while remaining committed to our culture of safety and quality.”
Additionally, modular construction is well under way with the expansion of Terminal C and will be used for the expansion of Terminal A. Using modular techniques to construct these existing facilities takes core construction activity away from the terminal area, reducing operational impacts to customers and airline partners.
(All photos courtesy of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.)
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Terminal F could feature up to to 24 gates.
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He’s Not Clowning Around
By Kristen Prater TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For the Texas Department of Transportation’s Kody Gray, moonlighting as a clown is no laughing matter.
Gray spends his days as an assistant supervisor for TxDOT in Red River County. But in his free time, he stares down some of rodeo’s rowdiest bulls.
Gray began his rodeo clown career in 2017, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Floyd McGuire, who wowed rodeo fans in the 1980s and 1990s.
Now it’s Gray’s turn to entertain crowds by diving into barrels to distract 2,000-lb. onery bulls who don’t take too kindly to cowboys on their backs.
“The bulls don’t bother me. It’s the legs or the horns that come into the barrel that you worry about,” Gray said. “Sometimes when the bull hits the barrel it feels like you’re getting hit by a truck. But the adrenaline is pumping so it is a thrill.”
Performing for crowds — and ensuring the safety of the cowboys he works with — has come naturally for the 32year-old.
Gray loved going to rodeos as a kid and watching his grandfather entertain the crowd with a comedy car act. He knew then that one day he would carry on his grandfather’s legacy.
As a young child, Gray would dress up as a rodeo clown and dream of the day that he would be the one to amuse rodeo fans between rides. And when he brought his grandfather’s act out of retirement, he also dusted off the old clown car his grandfather made years ago — the Yellow Rose of Texas.
In 2023, Gray reached the major leagues of rodeo clown status when he received his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association permit, allowing him to perform at professional rodeos.
“I enjoy meeting new people at the rodeos that I go to,” he said. “At almost every rodeo someone walks up to me and tells me that they remember that old yellow car from when they were kids, and now they enjoy bringing their kids to watch it.”
After high school graduation, Gray’s family encouraged him to consider a career with TxDOT. He quickly realized that TxDOT was a great place to work and pursue his passions on the job and at the rodeo.
When he isn’t clowning around, Gray enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. Whether with his work family or rodeo family, Gray always gives it 100 percent, makes safety his priority and has a Texas-sized good time.
(All photos courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
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TxDOT Kicks Off $28M FM 2590 Construction Project
A $28 million Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) construction project has started around Canyon and Amarillo on Farm-to-Market 2590, which also is known as VFW Road, newschannel10.com reported
The project runs from South State Loop 335 in Amarillo to U.S. 60 in Canyon on a stretch of road that averages 6,000 to 10,000 drivers daily, according to TxDOT.
The contractor is J. Lee Milligan Inc. of Amarillo.
The project’s scope includes traffic light installations and right and left turn lanes at the Country Club Road, Hunsley Road, Lair Road (Farm-to-Market 2219) and McCormick Road intersections. Crews also will work on drainage upgrades and overlay operations, newschannel10.com said.
“I know that especially in the busy times, the cars get backed up so far and also turning, I think the speed limit is 55 miles an
hour there, so when you stop to turn on McCormick off of VFW and Soncy it gets pretty dangerous. So a light and a turning lane is definitely needed,” Jordon Snider, owner of Sticky Chikky, told newschannel.10
TxDOT is amid multiple projects in its Amarillo District, but said, “one of the biggest factors is funding, when it becomes available and the deadline to use it.”
“Whenever it comes to all at once and we do see that quite a bit, we get that question a lot, we do see that comment a lot. It’s a matter of timing and funding and contractor availability so it’s kind of a multipronged aspect. If we don’t use it then we might not see it again and some projects may fall by the wayside that are much needed,” said Jason Britsch, a TxDOT spokesperson.
The project on VFW is expected to be completed in early 2027, newschannel 10.com reported.
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TxDOT Starts $5.6B I-35 Capital Express Central Road Project
The Texas Department of Transportation was joined recently by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr., Commissioner Robert Vaughn, Sen. Judith Zaffirini and other partners to break ground on the Interstate 35 Capital Express Central project in Austin.
“Currently, TxDOT has under contract over $53 billion under construction across Texas,” Bugg said. “Last week we broke ground on the start of the $13 billion NHHIP project in Houston, and today we are breaking ground on the $5.6 billion Capital Express Central project, bringing that total of construction and planned projects to $71.6 billion.”
The contractor is Harper Brothers LLC.
The I-35 Texas Clear Lanes project will add two nontolled high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) managed lanes in each direction from U.S. 290 East to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard.
The project also will lower the main lanes from Airport Boulevard to Lady Bird Lake, remove the upper decks, provide opportunities for deck plazas, improve transit connections, add boulevard-style segments through downtown and enhance pedestrian and bicycle paths along the corridor.
“I-35, and this particular project, is of such significance and such importance,” Zaffirini said. “The impact will be statewide, nationwide and international. But it will also be local, and we who travel this route every day are most relieved. We welcome it because it will relieve congestion, improve safety and drainage, and help in so many ways.”
“In addition to mobility improvements, we’re also improving bicycle and pedestrian paths helping to accommodate all modes of transportation,” Vaughn said. “We are excited to make transportation safer and easier to use for cyclists, runners, walkers and everyone else.”
The project includes more than 19 mi. of new shared-use paths, as well as widened and enhanced east-west crossings, and new bicycle-pedestrian crossings at 3rd Street, 15th Street and 41st Street.
Construction on the Central project started in October 2024 with the reconstruction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Bridge.
The next segment to begin construction will be at Lady Bird Lake (Holly Street to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard) in early 2025. The contractor is Balfour Beatty.
Construction along the entire corridor is expected to be complete in 2033, weather permitting.
The Meticulous Testing That Drives Texas State Highways
A Texas Department of Transportation Materials and Testing Division employee prepares material for testing.
By Cynthia Vaquera TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
At the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Materials and Testing Division (MTD), the team conducts essential tests to ensure all roadway materials — concrete, asphalt, etc. — meet strict standards.
“The test procedure is basically the recipe for how to bake a cake, except here we are running a test,” said Ryan Barborak, director of TxDOT’s Materials and Testing Division.
A high level of consistency ensures highquality results at all TxDOT labs across the state.
A key service offered by the labs is petrographic analysis, an advanced method used to identify why materials fail to meet industry standards.
Using advanced medical equipment, lab technicians can analyze microscopic particles that are invisible to the human eye, allowing them to assess material chemistry and provide crucial information to TxDOT engineers about defective materials.
Safety is a top priority for the division. From improving road sign reflectivity for better night visibility to ensuring pavement quality, MTD conducts tests that have a direct impact on driver safety.
“We test to ensure that by meeting specification requirements, we are ensuring safety on our TxDOT projects,” Barborak said. “Our technicians and those performing the tests take great pride in what they do. And for that, I’m very thankful, to our staff here
at the Materials and Testing Division.”
Thanks to their focus on testing, innovation and safety, MTD’s dedicated team ensures that roads in Texas are durable and safe for everyone.
(All photos courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
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