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re: In shocking news, the proposed I-10 widening through Baton Rouge already behind schedule
Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:44 am to TigerstuckinMS
Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:44 am to TigerstuckinMS
I thought this was coming along nicely. It took them forever to do the part over the Highland overpass.
And I still don’t understand how this will all tie in to the rest of interstate. Driving next to it, it’s way higher than the rest of the interstate.
And I still don’t understand how this will all tie in to the rest of interstate. Driving next to it, it’s way higher than the rest of the interstate.
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Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:59 am to LSUJuice
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This happens everywhere, not just LA
Does it?
Now I realize that there are laws and red tape, but it seems projects in La. usually drag on and on.
Three years and 11 months to start a sidewalk project? Months to rebuild local bridges at Carlotta, Claycut and Cloverland. Street overlay projects on Governmenf, Bluebonnet and Goodwood seem to drag.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:00 am to doubleb
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Now I realize that there are laws and red tape, but it seems projects in La. usually drag on and on.
Do you regularly follow construction in other states?
Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:00 am to SPEEDY
quote:FIFT
3.50 miles
Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:05 am to LSUJuice
Yes, the first study for 290 widening started in 1999.
]Work is rapidly progressing in northeast Houston on the $2.4-billion reconstruction of US 290, which spans 38 miles and includes a 10-mile extension of the HOV lane. The massive undertaking that began in 2011 has required 375 right-of-way acquisitions and more than 600 utility relocations. The project also has seen multiple setbacks, from securing funding to sequencing construction routes to keep traffic flowing.
A major investment study into the US 290/Hempstead program began back in 1999, when the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) sought mobility improvements due to explosive growth on the northwest side of Houston, says Frank Leong, West Harris County area engineer at TxDOT.
The highway program reconstructs US 290 and builds the parallel Hempstead Tollway, covering a corridor of varying widths. At 38 miles long, it extends from the interchange of I-10/I-610/US 290 northwest to near the Harris and Waller county line, Leong says.
When complete, the US 290 program will expand the roadway to include five to six general-purpose lanes in each direction from I-610 to west of SH 6; four general-purpose lanes in each direction from west of SH 6 to near the proposed SH 99-Grand Parkway; three general-purpose lanes in each direction from near the proposed SH 99-Grand Parkway to FM 2920; along with two to three-lane frontage roads in each direction throughout the corridor.
The program received its record of decision in 2010, and construction officially began in June 2011. TxDOT selected HNTB as program management consultant (PMC) and opened an office dedicated to the program in 2006.
“Since then, TxDOT selected eight section design consultants to prepare the plans, specifications and estimates, and bid 13 construction contracts,” Leong says. “Fi[/i]
]Work is rapidly progressing in northeast Houston on the $2.4-billion reconstruction of US 290, which spans 38 miles and includes a 10-mile extension of the HOV lane. The massive undertaking that began in 2011 has required 375 right-of-way acquisitions and more than 600 utility relocations. The project also has seen multiple setbacks, from securing funding to sequencing construction routes to keep traffic flowing.
A major investment study into the US 290/Hempstead program began back in 1999, when the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) sought mobility improvements due to explosive growth on the northwest side of Houston, says Frank Leong, West Harris County area engineer at TxDOT.
The highway program reconstructs US 290 and builds the parallel Hempstead Tollway, covering a corridor of varying widths. At 38 miles long, it extends from the interchange of I-10/I-610/US 290 northwest to near the Harris and Waller county line, Leong says.
When complete, the US 290 program will expand the roadway to include five to six general-purpose lanes in each direction from I-610 to west of SH 6; four general-purpose lanes in each direction from west of SH 6 to near the proposed SH 99-Grand Parkway; three general-purpose lanes in each direction from near the proposed SH 99-Grand Parkway to FM 2920; along with two to three-lane frontage roads in each direction throughout the corridor.
The program received its record of decision in 2010, and construction officially began in June 2011. TxDOT selected HNTB as program management consultant (PMC) and opened an office dedicated to the program in 2006.
“Since then, TxDOT selected eight section design consultants to prepare the plans, specifications and estimates, and bid 13 construction contracts,” Leong says. “Fi[/i]
Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:08 am to Purple Spoon
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Is caring about historic structures a thing now?
Historical structures are vastly underrated.
Signed,
Robert E Lee
Posted on 2/20/19 at 11:12 am to Oilfieldbiology
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environmental impact study
Please read on NEPA requirements before responding ignorantly. I'd direct you to all various elements up to and including Archaeology......oilfield
Posted on 2/20/19 at 12:58 pm to tigerinthebueche
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All he does is bitch about every aspect of BR and the state. It’s his shtick.
His post above though is a new benchmark in his lunacy.
Yup, I'm familiar with his M.O. Dude left La. and takes every opportunity to shite on Louisiana and its residents -- the people who stayed and have a vested interest in this project.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 1:11 pm to LNCHBOX
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Do you regularly follow construction in other states?
Somewhat
But like everyone, I follow local more than regional or national.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 1:49 pm to Deactived
Small minded. Just like the leaders.
Posted on 2/20/19 at 1:54 pm to OKTGR580
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This is the biggest joke of all the government agencies in Louisiana. There’s some shitty ones too.
Yet dotd is constantly invited to best practice forums. It's not dotd usually. It's the residents and politicians that back these projects up but that doesn't matter "dotd is terrible!"
Posted on 2/20/19 at 2:02 pm to ibldprplgld
Damn I'm super bummed I missed out on the shite on OKTGR580 party.
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