The Ellis County Press: Ellis County: Construction To Begin On FM 983 Bridge Replacement

Ellis County: Construction To Begin On FM 983 Bridge Replacement
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Michelle Releford [Michelle.Releford@txdot.gov] on 08/15/2011 10:30:00


Brushy Creek bridge due for replacement and improvements
ELLIS COUNTY– The Texas Department of Transportation is breaking ground this
month on a project to replace the FM 983 bridge over Brushy Creek just north of
the community of Rockett in northernEllisCounty.
The two-lane bridge is being replaced under the federal bridge replacement
program. The new bridge will still have two lanes, but the lanes will be widened
from 11 feet to 12 feet and safety shoulders will be added.
Work will include demolition, grading, structures, paving and applying pavement
markings, signs, guardrail replacement and reflectors. The bridge will be built
in two phases. The existing bridge will be reduced to one lane, and traffic will
be controlled through the project with a traffic signal.
The contractor, Rebcon, Inc. of Dallas, was awarded the project with a bid of
$963,907.10.
The project is expected to be complete by November of 2012.
TxDOT would like to thank area drivers for their patience and cooperation as
crews work diligently to complete this project as safely and as soon as
possible.
For additional transportation information please visit the TxDOT Web site
www.txdot.gov.