One of Liberty County’s heaviest traveled highways is about to be improved by the state’s transportation agency. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says approximately 20 miles of US 90 will be repaired and resurfaced. TxDOT says the project also includes safety improvements.
“US 90 is a crucial highway connecting towns and communities in Liberty County,” said Tucker Ferguson, Beaumont District Engineer. “It is essential we keep this highway in good shape for motorists and industry.”
The project stretches from East Street in Liberty to approximately 1.3 miles west of the Jefferson County line. Work includes rebuilding the damaged road base, resurfacing and restriping. The contract also includes installing “rumble strips” in the center of the road. Rumble strips help reduce head-on collisions by alerting a driver when they are crossing the centerline.
Approximately 8000 vehicles travel the stretch of highway each day which makes its way through communities such as Devers, Raywood, Ames and Liberty.
Angel Brothers is the project contractor. Work on the $3.4 million project is expected to begin in early 2012.
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