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Post by Granola on Aug 3, 2020 14:26:44 GMT -6
Hallelujah! Finally! I hope they're going with building new flyovers and not adding to current ones. That way, traffic won't be affected.
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Post by miles on Aug 4, 2020 7:54:05 GMT -6
HERE WE GO... and when it's complete, it will need to be expanded again. lol Construction on $303M Pharr interchange expansion to begin this monthDespite the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Hanna wreaking havoc across the Rio Grande Valley, the Pharr interchange expansion project is still on schedule to begin this month. Octavio Saenz, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, said TxDOT is exhausting the project’s preliminary stages before shovel-ready work begins. "We’re essentially just looking for and identifying utilities prior to any groundbreaking,” Saenz said. Construction on the $303 million project is expected in mid to late August.
Dragados-Pulice Joint Venture was appointed by TxDOT to undertake the design work, as well as construction and maintenance. The project will improve 7.8 miles of roadway in the cities of McAllen, Pharr and San Juan, including I-2 from just west of Second Street to east of FM 2557, and I-69C from Nolana Loop to I-2, including the interchange. The improvements include the full reconstruction of the I-2/I-69C Interchange to include two-lane direct connectors in all four directions, reconstruction and widening of the 1-2 general purpose lanes from six to eight lanes, or four lanes in each direction, as well as reconfigurations of the main lane ramps on I-2 from Second Street to FM 2557 (Stewart Road). The project will also improve the approaches and departures to and from the direct connectors. “Basically what we’re doing right now is closing frontage roads to do this utility work,” Saenz said. With the pandemic and more recently inclement weather in Hidalgo County, Saenz explained that it has not hindered the process of pre-work for the project. “Fortunately, (Hurricane Hanna) did not,” Saenz said. “It was already planned to be a groundbreaking in August. That’s still going forward. Right now the ground is kind of saturated, so that might push us back a few days.” The project is scheduled to be completed in late 2022. Residents can sign up to receive information and updates for the project by visiting www.dpjvtx.com. www.themonitor.com/2020/08/02/construction-303m-pharr-interchange-expansion-begin-month/YAY! FINALLY IS RIGHT! |
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Post by vyzee on Aug 4, 2020 13:51:22 GMT -6
HERE WE GO... and when it's complete, it will need to be expanded again. lol Construction on $303M Pharr interchange expansion to begin this monthDespite the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Hanna wreaking havoc across the Rio Grande Valley, the Pharr interchange expansion project is still on schedule to begin this month. Octavio Saenz, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, said TxDOT is exhausting the project’s preliminary stages before shovel-ready work begins. "We’re essentially just looking for and identifying utilities prior to any groundbreaking,” Saenz said. Construction on the $303 million project is expected in mid to late August.
Dragados-Pulice Joint Venture was appointed by TxDOT to undertake the design work, as well as construction and maintenance. The project will improve 7.8 miles of roadway in the cities of McAllen, Pharr and San Juan, including I-2 from just west of Second Street to east of FM 2557, and I-69C from Nolana Loop to I-2, including the interchange. The improvements include the full reconstruction of the I-2/I-69C Interchange to include two-lane direct connectors in all four directions, reconstruction and widening of the 1-2 general purpose lanes from six to eight lanes, or four lanes in each direction, as well as reconfigurations of the main lane ramps on I-2 from Second Street to FM 2557 (Stewart Road). The project will also improve the approaches and departures to and from the direct connectors. “Basically what we’re doing right now is closing frontage roads to do this utility work,” Saenz said. With the pandemic and more recently inclement weather in Hidalgo County, Saenz explained that it has not hindered the process of pre-work for the project. “Fortunately, (Hurricane Hanna) did not,” Saenz said. “It was already planned to be a groundbreaking in August. That’s still going forward. Right now the ground is kind of saturated, so that might push us back a few days.” The project is scheduled to be completed in late 2022. Residents can sign up to receive information and updates for the project by visiting www.dpjvtx.com. www.themonitor.com/2020/08/02/construction-303m-pharr-interchange-expansion-begin-month/Welp time to go through 107 to head to/from UTRGV now! |
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Post by Minion on Aug 24, 2020 7:59:21 GMT -6
HERE WE GO... and when it's complete, it will need to be expanded again. lol Construction on $303M Pharr interchange expansion to begin this monthDespite the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Hanna wreaking havoc across the Rio Grande Valley, the Pharr interchange expansion project is still on schedule to begin this month. Octavio Saenz, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, said TxDOT is exhausting the project’s preliminary stages before shovel-ready work begins. "We’re essentially just looking for and identifying utilities prior to any groundbreaking,” Saenz said. Construction on the $303 million project is expected in mid to late August.
Dragados-Pulice Joint Venture was appointed by TxDOT to undertake the design work, as well as construction and maintenance. The project will improve 7.8 miles of roadway in the cities of McAllen, Pharr and San Juan, including I-2 from just west of Second Street to east of FM 2557, and I-69C from Nolana Loop to I-2, including the interchange. The improvements include the full reconstruction of the I-2/I-69C Interchange to include two-lane direct connectors in all four directions, reconstruction and widening of the 1-2 general purpose lanes from six to eight lanes, or four lanes in each direction, as well as reconfigurations of the main lane ramps on I-2 from Second Street to FM 2557 (Stewart Road). The project will also improve the approaches and departures to and from the direct connectors. “Basically what we’re doing right now is closing frontage roads to do this utility work,” Saenz said. With the pandemic and more recently inclement weather in Hidalgo County, Saenz explained that it has not hindered the process of pre-work for the project. “Fortunately, (Hurricane Hanna) did not,” Saenz said. “It was already planned to be a groundbreaking in August. That’s still going forward. Right now the ground is kind of saturated, so that might push us back a few days.” The project is scheduled to be completed in late 2022. Residents can sign up to receive information and updates for the project by visiting www.dpjvtx.com. www.themonitor.com/2020/08/02/construction-303m-pharr-interchange-expansion-begin-month/Welp time to go through 107 to head to/from UTRGV now! One day, hopefully within our lifetimes, they'll make 107 a freeway. lol |
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Post by vyzee on Jun 10, 2021 10:11:53 GMT -6
TxDOT: I-2, 1-69C interchange project making visible progressYou know it better as the Pharr Interchange, and if you drive it, you know lanes and exits are closed due to construction.
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) say progress is being made on the foundation of four brand new bridges that will connect traffic from Edinburg to Pharr and from McAllen to San Juan.
The $303 million construction project has been in the making for years, but it’s finally taking a more visible shape.
TxDOT Spokesperson Octavio Saenz says the 7.8-mile long project includes a complete reconstruction of the I-2 and I-69C interchange.
The reconstruction of the interchange means four new bridges, each with two lanes.
“Once completed, the new I-2, I-69C project will reduce travel time and improve mobility, safety, and traffic operations,” Saenz said.
In the case of any emergencies, bridge lanes and interstates will remain open.
“We urge people always drive attentively,” Saenz said. “One of the five incidents that happen on Texas roadways has to do with inattentive drivers.”
Once the project is finished, the general lanes on each side of the I-2, going east to west, will be expanded from three lanes to four. The project is set to be completed by the end of 2022.
KRGV article link
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Post by Granola on Jun 11, 2021 8:16:23 GMT -6
TxDOT: I-2, 1-69C interchange project making visible progressYou know it better as the Pharr Interchange, and if you drive it, you know lanes and exits are closed due to construction.
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) say progress is being made on the foundation of four brand new bridges that will connect traffic from Edinburg to Pharr and from McAllen to San Juan.
The $303 million construction project has been in the making for years, but it’s finally taking a more visible shape.
TxDOT Spokesperson Octavio Saenz says the 7.8-mile long project includes a complete reconstruction of the I-2 and I-69C interchange.
The reconstruction of the interchange means four new bridges, each with two lanes.
“Once completed, the new I-2, I-69C project will reduce travel time and improve mobility, safety, and traffic operations,” Saenz said.
In the case of any emergencies, bridge lanes and interstates will remain open.
“We urge people always drive attentively,” Saenz said. “One of the five incidents that happen on Texas roadways has to do with inattentive drivers.”
Once the project is finished, the general lanes on each side of the I-2, going east to west, will be expanded from three lanes to four. The project is set to be completed by the end of 2022.
KRGV article link
It's looking CRAZY with those extra 4 sets of pillars and fly-overs. And they seem so much higher now too! |
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Post by Minion on Jun 14, 2021 8:09:10 GMT -6
Was driving back from Weslaco for the first time this year and saw the pillars going up on the East side of the interchange and i'll say it, i was shocked to see that they start WAY before I Road where the old ones start much closer to 281. CRAZY!!!
Headed north on 281 to see the progress coming south and it's a huge mess starting on Nolana on south. Pillars are indeed high and scary and start much further north too!
Although I rarely drive through the interchange, it will be nice to see it completed.
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Post by Granola on Jul 8, 2021 7:30:02 GMT -6
Was driving back from Weslaco for the first time this year and saw the pillars going up on the East side of the interchange and i'll say it, i was shocked to see that they start WAY before I Road where the old ones start much closer to 281. CRAZY!!! Headed north on 281 to see the progress coming south and it's a huge mess starting on Nolana on south. Pillars are indeed high and scary and start much further north too! Although I rarely drive through the interchange, it will be nice to see it completed. You can drive by and skip a week and drive by again and actually see progress. i'm impressed with the contractor so far. |
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Post by Minion on Jul 26, 2021 7:54:30 GMT -6
Project Name: I-2/I-69C Interchange Project
Project Number: TABS2021020551 Facility Name: I-2/I-69C Interchange Project Location Address: I-2/I-69C Interchange Pharr, TX 78577 Location County: Hidalgo Start Date: 10/1/2021 Completion Date: 10/30/2023 Estimated Cost:
$300,000,000
Type of Work: New Construction Type of Funds: This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. Scope of Work: The propsed project limits on I-2 are from 2nd Street in McAllen to FM 2557 (Stewart Rd) in San Juan and I-69C from Nolana Loop to 1-2 in Pharr. Provide two lane directs connectors. Reconfigure on and off ramps to optimize mobility. Prioritze operati Square Footage: 11,386,329 ft  |
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Post by lj956 on Aug 20, 2021 20:20:35 GMT -6
Was driving back from Weslaco for the first time this year and saw the pillars going up on the East side of the interchange and i'll say it, i was shocked to see that they start WAY before I Road where the old ones start much closer to 281. CRAZY!!! Headed north on 281 to see the progress coming south and it's a huge mess starting on Nolana on south. Pillars are indeed high and scary and start much further north too! Although I rarely drive through the interchange, it will be nice to see it completed. If you're referring to the construction by the basilica, they're doing braded ramps there (and also on the Jackson/Jackson exits in McAllen) |
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