City of Fort Worth: East First Street reconstruction project will rebuild roadway, bridges
Fort Worth, TX – April 9, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth, has begun construction on the $13.9 million East First Street reconstruction project.
The project, which will improve mobility, safety and connectivity, will rebuild the existing roadway, build three new bridges, expand the shoulders, install curbs and gutters and improve the signals from Beach Street to Oakland Boulevard.
The addition of the new bridges will improve drainage in the area. The new bridge over the Trinity River will include decorative sculptures, and the existing structure will be used as a pedestrian bridge.
During construction, one lane of traffic in each direction will continue to be available to motorists.
The project was awarded to Sema Construction and is estimated to be completed in 2017.
