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TxDOT and local project teams report progress on Laredo-area construction projects; utility office invites stakeholders to conferences
Summary
TxDOT and city engineering staff reported $818 million in active contracts across 22 projects, gave progress updates on US 59, SH 359 and Lomas El Sur projects, and invited agencies to TxDOT utility conferences in November and a district utility roadshow starting Sept. 9 in Laredo.
TxDOT and local project staff provided a status update June 18 showing roughly $818 million in active construction contracts within the MPO boundary and 22 active projects under management.
Jose Vargas, a Laredo engineer, summarized major contracts: the U.S. 59 expansion (reported investment $344 million, expected completion by late 2029, work in place including retaining walls and ramp preparations); SH 359 widening (reported roughly $50 million, approximately 60% complete); and other…
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