By GILBERT HOFFMAN Northeast News
Drivers on US59 who want to head east on Beltway 8 will now have a more convenient ramp to use. Last Friday a ceremony was held, opening up two new ramps to connect to the eastbound lanes of the beltway. In about another week, TxDOT said, ramps will also be opened that will allow westbound traffic on the Beltway to exit onto US59 either north or southbound.
TxDOT District Engineer Delvin Dennis hosted the ceremony, and in his remarks indicated the considerable time savings that will benefit drivers.
The project cost $30 million, which was entirely federal ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) monies. The contract was let to Williams Brothers in August 2009, and completed ahead of schedule and below budget.