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RMA and contractor reports: US‑59 expansion, SH‑24, US‑359 widening show active construction; $937M in active contracts
Summary
Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) staff reported construction progress across multiple projects including US‑59 expansion, SH‑24 at Shiloh/Rittingham, US‑359 widening, and SH‑255; RMA said active contracts total about $937 million across 24 projects and highlighted upcoming construction milestones and community outreach.
RMA staff presented a status update on active roadway projects in the region during the MPO meeting on March 25, reporting construction milestones, percent complete figures and planned near‑term activities.
Key project updates reported by RMA and contractors - US‑59 expansion: RMA reported a total investment of about $344 million with roughly 22% complete; crews recently placed flexible base and have begun roadway construction and ongoing drainage installations. Night work and traffic shifts between Del Mar and Shiloh were planned. - SH‑24 (Shiloh/Rittingham Rd) project: RMA showed beam deliveries and placement in caps; contractor work on roadway and bridge structures continues. - US‑359 widening: RMA reported about 55% complete with a $50 million investment and base placement underway for the opposing travel lane. - Lomas del Sur: Tentative construction start in April with a planned groundbreaking ceremony; RMA staff coordinating public information. - SH‑255 (five‑mile segment west of I‑35): Reported about 7% complete with drainage and barrier work underway; roadway work expected mid‑year.
Aggregate status: RMA said it had $937 million in active contracts across 24 projects including full reconstruction, widening, bridge work, safety projects, signals, overlays and preventive maintenance. Staff urged the public to take care in construction zones and mentioned a planned groundbreaking for Springfield Phase 4 with a morning ceremony.
Why it matters: The projects involve major capital investments and will change traffic patterns during construction. RMA and contractor updates provide timelines and indicate when traffic shifts and night work will occur.
Attribution: RMA staff presenter provided the update and answered commissioner questions; RMA noted the Springfield Phase 4 work has started and a groundbreaking is scheduled.
