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.
Ongoing Capital Projects – Get Alerts on the Go
Stay informed about lane closures and construction updates for the Glenview Drive, Iron Horse Boulevard, Bedford Euless Road and Lariat Trail reconstruction projects. These projects are part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.
- Text Glenview to 888777
- Text Ironhorse to 888777
- Text Bford to 888777
- Text Lariat to 888777
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Why Does Street Construction Take So Long?
We are often asked why street reconstruction projects take so long. Reconstructing streets is more than just pouring new pavement. Even though each of these roadways is already existing and the width and location is predetermined, the design team must plan for project-specific pavement requirements and subsurface city utilities including water, sanitary sewer and drainage. Franchise utilities (gas, electricity and telecommunications) must also be considered in both the vertical and horizontal design. The goal is to avoid the chance of these reconstructed roadways needing disruptive surface or subsurface work for years to come.
Questions?
Please contact the Public Works Street Division at 817-427-6460 or email Public Works.