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LYP Tackles Grade-Separated Interchange By Irwin Rapoport
Texas-based general contractor Larry Young Paving is lowering the elevation of SH 6 at the intersection of FM 2, building an overpass and replacing two bridges over Beason Creek in Bryan County, Texas.
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Texas-based general contractor Larry Young Paving (LYP) is making steady progress and will deliver the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) SH 6 and FM 2 Intersection Project in Grimes County this upcoming winter. The work began in November 2021, south of the city of Navasota, and consists of constructing new frontage roads, lowering the elevation of SH 6 at the intersection of FM 2, building an overpass for FM 2 over SH 6 and replacing two SH 6 bridges over Beason Creek. The project will improve safety for motorists. While other work continues, the bridges have been constructed. However, at this point they are not open to traffic. “The project is replacing the current standard crossover with a grade-separated interchange,” said Colwell. “This design will no longer allow traffic to directly enter the high-speed intersection without using an on/off ramp to merge into traffic.” The right-of-way width varies from 210 ft. to 450 ft., according to TxDOT. The entrance and exit ramps will have a 14-ft. lane with 4-ft. inside and 6-ft. outside shoulders. Right turn lanes will be provided at the intersections with FM 2. The
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two bridges at Beason Creek are being replaced on their current alignment at a higher elevation. Project Progress So far, Larry Young Paving has completed SH
6 Northbound and Southbound bridges over Beason Creek. The remaining work consists of shifting traffic to the newly constructed frontage roads, excavating the area where FM 2 currently see LARRY page 62
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-37 Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders Section .49-61 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-71 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 By Lucy Perry
Span Reconstruction Times Vary Depending on Design, Location, More
Hours after the Adobe Stock photo Frances Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, there was already talk about rebuilding. The Biden administration pledged $60 million toward reconstruction, but projections have the bottom line at more than $400 million. How soon can commuters, shippers and commercial enterprises expect a new structure in place? The word is it will take years. The stories behind other notable bridge collapses, and their subsequent rebuilds, serve as a gauge of just how long a major rebuild can Storms can take out a bridge. Hurricane Katrina is said take. to have caused major damage to 44 bridges, including
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the I-10 Twin Spans in New Orleans.