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365 Tollway: RMA approves initial forensic testing; construction 58% paid, board warned retesting could cost $1.5M—$3M

2406115 · February 26, 2025
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Summary

The Hidalgo County RMA authorized an initial $167,000 forensic testing plan and heard construction updates showing about $155.4 million paid to date on the 365 Tollway; staff estimated representative retesting at about $1.5 million and a full retest up to $3 million.

The Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority board on Feb. 2025 authorized an initial forensic and verification testing work authorization and heard construction updates showing about 58% of contract value paid to date for the 365 Tollway project. Staff warned that verifying the prior lab's work could cost between $1.5 million and $3 million depending on the extent of sampling required.

The board approved work authorization No. 1 to Aster LP for a Phase 1 verification report to TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration for the construction-materials testing program; staff reported the work authorization value at $167,000 and recommended approval. "This work authorization is in the amount of a hundred and 67,000. Staff recommends approval," staff said during the meeting; the motion…

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