Surprise! Hwy 83 bridge to undergo extensive rehab

Edited on 12/01/21 to add correction: Subcontracting crews ARE utilizing Menard resources, renting 5 motel rooms and purchasing supplies from Higginbotham Bro.'s. Menard store.

  • BRIDGE REHAB HAPPENING NOW- The main thoroughfare over the San Saba River in Menard is currently undergoing the beginning stages of a rehabilitation. Crews are now working under the bridge, but at some point traffic will be reduced from 4 to two lanes to accommodate repairs to the roadway, guardrails, and sidewalks. The project started off a little shaky, with poor communication between TXDOT, subcontractors, and local government. Read more in the story below. TMN photo.
    BRIDGE REHAB HAPPENING NOW- The main thoroughfare over the San Saba River in Menard is currently undergoing the beginning stages of a rehabilitation. Crews are now working under the bridge, but at some point traffic will be reduced from 4 to two lanes to accommodate repairs to the roadway, guardrails, and sidewalks. The project started off a little shaky, with poor communication between TXDOT, subcontractors, and local government. Read more in the story below. TMN photo.
    This article was edited on 12/02/21 to remove the following sentence: "It appears that construction crews will be lodging in Junction, 30 miles to the south, rather than patronizing local Menard establishments." and add the correction: "Subcontracting crews are utilizing Menard resources, renting 5 motel rooms and purchasing supplies from Higginbotham Bro.'s. Menard store." O...

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