RT @KirkBuchanan TXDOT has announced that the closure of the westbound lanes of IH-30 scheduled for this weekend has been canceled.
I-30 Eastbound Main Lane Closures
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TXDOT will be closing the eastbound lanes of IH-30 west of Zion Road beginning at 9:00 PM Friday, September 16 through 4 AM Monday, September 18. Traffic will be detoured to the eastbound frontage road at the Zion Road exit (Exit 61) and will return to IH-30 at the entrance ramp east of Bass Pro Drive.
The closure is needed to install the George Bush Turnpike bridge beams across IH-30.
Expect significant delays.
If you have any questions please call Chuck Todd, PE, Rockwall City Engineer, at 972-771-7746 or Jeff Bush, TXDOT Project Manager, at 214-320-6240.
Update: FM-740 Construction Hours
August 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
The hours temporarily approved for construction work that includes preparing and pouring concrete for the northern section of FM-740 are 8pm to 7am in addition to regular daytime hours. The time period for the temporary approval spans Sunday August 21 to Thursday, September 1.
**The City Council has taken every step possible to ensure that the contractor will make every effort to use low-noise equipment and vehicles, and direct lighting away from residential areas and toward the construction area.
A map of the affected area can be viewed on the Heath website under the “740 update” section.
Heath Council sets speed zone near RHHS
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Heath City Council recently approved an ordinance supporting a regulatory 30 mph school zone in front of Rockwall-Heath High school. The ordinance allows for enforcement of the school zone speed levels during school zone times with regulatory status as opposed to the previous ‘recommended’ limit. The ordinance comes by recommendation of TxDot and Heath is expected to incur no financial obligation as a result. Enforcement of this ordinance provides for a penalty of a fine not to exceed $200 for violation.
FM-740 Road Consruction
August 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Extreme heat and conditions have caused construction delays in the northern section road expansion of FM-740. Concrete cannot be poured above a determined temperature and other conditions and still meet TxDot standards. The Texas Department of Transportation has requested noise ordinance variances from both the City of Heath and the City of Rockwall in order to complete the project during overnight and Sunday hours. Ed Bell Construction estimates that the improvements to the road can be finished prior to September 1, 2011. For questions or concerns, please contact your city offices.
