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San Juan EDC reviews proposed interstate monument signs, hears timeline and cost estimates
Summary
Consultant Steven Walker presented 95% plans for two backlit monument signs to be mounted to TxDOT mechanically stabilized earth walls along Interstate 2; Walker said TxDOT is open to review, AFAs could take 2–3 months, and estimated total project cost for two signs is roughly $120,000–$150,000.
San Juan EDC board members heard a presentation March 4 from consultant Steven Walker on plans to install two monument-style signs and landscaping at Interstate 2 approaches to San Juan.
The signs would be attached to existing mechanically stabilized earth (MSC) retaining walls, Walker said, and the city has a 95% PS&E (plans, specifications and estimates) package that would be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for review. "I submitted 95 PS and E to the city back in November," Walker said. "I would think 2 to 3 months would be plenty of time for TxDOT — 6 months on the outside."
The nut graf: the presentation outlined the design approach, structural and permitting constraints tied to TxDOT review, an approximate timeline to reach a formal advanced funding agreement (AFA) and a ballpark budget for two signs and associated hardscape and landscaping.
During the presentation…
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