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You may have recently noticed periodic lane closures on Mid-Cities Boulevard. This work is related to a project by AT&T to reclaim their old wires which have been replaced by new fiber optic cables. You can expect the periodic lane closures to continue over the next couple of weeks on Mid-Cities Boulevard between Rufe Snow Drive and Davis Boulevard and also on Cardinal / Martin between Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line. When you see their crews working, please slow down to help keep everyone safe!

🚦Glenview Drive at Boulevard 26
To help lessen backups during peak hours on Glenview westbound, the lane closure next to the CVS store has been removed; however, please note that the left lane is now for left turns only, while the other lane is for traffic continuing west on Glenview.

🚧Browning Drive
The contractor will not have the Browning Drive reopen by Sept. 7 as originally projected. Unfortunately, this project is taking longer than expected. An excavation that is approximately 10’ wide by 20’ long by 35’ deep was made near the middle of the road for construction of a sanitary sewer manhole. With such a deep excavation, there is not enough room to safely maneuver traffic around the excavation. Therefore, in consideration of safety for the workers and motorists, closing the street was the most appropriate action. They are estimating another two to three weeks of work before the roadway can reopen. We are sorry for the inconvenience and ask for your continued patience. 

🚧Sierra Drive
Due to the wet weather this week, the milling and subgrade work on Sierra Drive will now begin on Monday, Sept. 9. After the contractor mills up the old asphalt pavement and stabilizes the subgrade, they will place a binder on the roadway and lay the new asphalt pavement. This work, which is dependent on good weather, is expected to take about 3 weeks to complete.

WORK ZONE SAFETY REMINDERS

With construction on several city streets and the new Loop 820 project underway for the foreseeable future, it’s important to keep work zone safety in mind. Work zones present a different and sometimes challenging environment for drivers to navigate. Motorists may encounter uneven pavement, narrow lanes, concrete barriers, slow-moving heavy equipment, and vehicles that make sudden stops. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers five tips for safely driving through work zones:

  • Slow down. Follow the posted work zone speed limit and proactively adjust your driving to match road conditions.
  • Pay attention. Avoid distractions, keep your mind on the road and put your phone away.
  • Don’t tailgate. Give yourself room to stop in a hurry, should you need to. Rear-end collisions are the most common kind of work zone crashes.
  • Watch out for road crews. Roadside workers want to get home safely too. Always follow instructions and be mindful of construction area road signs.
  • Allow extra time. Road construction can slow things down. Count on it and plan for it.
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