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November 22 2020 Vol. IX • No. 24
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Hyundai Construction Names New President...8
Hat Creek Utilizes Bomag CR 1030 T Paver...28
ABR Battles Record Rain on U.S. 82
General contractor Austin Bridge & Roads has completed all seven bridges; cast-in-place and precast drainage extensions with head and wing walls; and 18.5 mi. of the new westbound roadway for the $71 million project on U.S. 82.
By Irwin Rapoport
Austin Bridge & Road LP (ABR) has overcome serious challenges to push forward on the Texas Department of Transportation’s highway widening project that covers 20 mi. of highway in Fannin County
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Boss Snowplow Unveils New Back Drag Plow...55
Table of Contents ................4 Paving Sectiom .......... 27-37 Trailer Section..............38-49 Snow Section ..............55-57 Business Calendar ............58 Auction Section ..........60-67 Advertisers Index ..............66
in order to complete the $71.5 million project in July 2021. The project, which began on Oct. 8, 2018, is expanding the highway on U.S. 82 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway with a depressed median, from ½ mi. west of State
Highway 121 in Bonham, Texas, eastward to approximately 6/10 of a mi. east of State Highway 56 in Honey Grove, Texas. Other elements of the project includ the construction of seven bridges and drainage infrastructure. see AUSTIN page 64
Texas A&M Approves $35M Rec Center Project Texas A&M University’s Board of Regents has approved the construction of a $35 million recreation center on the south side of A&M’s main campus. The recreation center will be off Bizzell Street adjacent to the A&M golf course and across from Krueger, Mosher and Rudder halls. Construction could begin as early as December and is expected to be completed by June 2022. “In recent years, Texas A&M has invested heavily in several facilities designed to enhance the educational experience,” Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young in a statement. “With this new see TEXAS page 52
The recreation center will be located off Bizzell Street adjacent to the A&M golf course and across from Krueger, Mosher and Rudder halls. Construction could begin as early as December and is expected to be completed by June 2022.