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City engineering updates schedules, costs for FM 1472 realignment and Carlton Road grade separation
Summary
City of Laredo engineering staff and consultants updated the MPO on the FM 1472 (Las Cruces/Fletcher Lane realignment) project and the Carlton Road (railroad) grade‑separation/overpass, including schedules, estimated costs, environmental clearance and right‑of‑way/utility issues.
City of Laredo engineering staff and consultants gave detailed status updates on two roadway projects serving east Laredo during the MPO meeting on March 25.
Las Cruces (FM 1472 / Fletcher Lane) realignment Consultant Edward Ochoa with KCI Technologies described the Las Cruces Drive realignment project. The project will realign Las Cruces Drive to intersect Mines Road at Fletcher Lane, creating a signalized four‑way intersection. Project elements include about 900 feet of new roadway, sidewalks, accessibility ramps, grading and drainage work, asphalt paving, street lighting and traffic signal upgrades. The design includes replacement of the existing minor stream crossing with box culverts and some channel realignment; the team reported environmental clearance has been obtained.
Schedule and cost: KCI said the city and consultant submitted signed plans,…
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