Drivers in Amarillo and across Potter County should prepare for several years of bridge construction as the Texas Department of Transportation begins a major maintenance and safety upgrade project next week.
Work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 9, as contractor Ragle Construction, Inc. starts improvements on a series of bridges throughout the area. The project is part of the broader Bridge Maintenance and Improvement Program led by the Texas Department of Transportation.
The first phase of construction will begin on the bridge at Interstate 40 and Spur 228 in east Amarillo. Crews will work to implement safety upgrades and structural improvements designed to extend the service life of the bridges and preserve their condition for years to come.
As construction progresses, drivers can expect periodic lane closures on several major routes in the area. Transportation officials say the closures are necessary to maintain safety for both construction crews and motorists traveling through the work zones.
The improvement project includes work on multiple bridges across Potter County. Locations scheduled for upgrades include US 60 at 15th Avenue, southbound US 60 at Fillmore Street, Interstate 40 at Bolton Street, Eastern Street, FM 1912, Grand Street, Nelson Street, and the Interstate 40 bridge at Spur 228.
The project carries a total cost of approximately $17 million and is expected to continue for several years, with completion anticipated by the end of 2029.
Transportation officials are urging motorists to use caution when traveling through construction areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, remain alert for changing traffic patterns, and follow posted signs in work zones.
Because construction timelines can be affected by weather conditions, emergency work, and other unexpected events, schedules may change throughout the course of the project. Drivers looking for the latest information on road conditions and construction updates can monitor the statewide travel information system at DriveTexas.org.
