TxDOT Crews Paving on U.S. 87 North This Week

SAN ANGELO, TX -- (Press Release) “TxDOT urges motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit signs, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. While TxDOT strives to inform the public about planned roadway restrictions and activities, circumstances beyond our control may occasionally cause schedule changes. We appreciate the driving public’s patience as we make improvements."

The following is the proposed work to be performed on assigned construction projects:

US 87 Asphaltic Concrete Overlay

Limits: 9.8 miles south of Coke County Line to Coke County line and various locations for pavement repair

Left lane 1 mile north of Carlsbad to bridge rail replacement

65 mph work zone speed limit and 12’ width restriction in place.

Contractor will be edge filling with rolling lane closure

Guard Rail Upgrades

Limits: US 87 in Tom Green and Concho Counties

Metal beam guard fence and safety end treatment repair on US 87; left lane closure for northbound US 87 near Lipan Creek and SB US 87 near Frog Pond to include a 14’ width restriction.

RM 853 Bridge Replacement

Limits: Brushy Creek

Contractor will set beams for new bridge.

All traffic must use detour

Guard Rail Upgrades

Limits: RM 2469 from US 67 to SH 163, various location on US 87

Metal beam guard fence and rail upgrade at various locations along US 83 south of Eden.

Centerline rumble strip and striping

Limits:  Coke, Irion, Reagan, Glasscock, Concho, Crockett, Schleicher, Menard, Kimble, Edwards, Real and Tom Green Counties

Contractor will be striping and placing raised pavement markers using a mobile operation on:

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SH 137 in Crockett and Glasscock Counties

FM 2288, FM 1223, FM 380 and FM 388 in Tom Green County

US 190 in Crockett County

US 87 in Concho County

US 67 Reagan County

Tom Green County Maintenance

Limits: Tom Green County

Sign Maintenance and Herbicide operations county wide

Edge repair on US 87 north

The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 11,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency.