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| Councilman Lopez at the groundbreaking. |
Approved by voters in November 2014, Proposition 1 has
provided the Alamo Area with approximately $147 Million in new non-toll
projects during the last twelve months, with the SH 151 at Loop 410 connectors
being the largest single project in the first year of funding. The SH 151 at
Loop 410 connector project, which also includes an expansion of lanes on Loop
410 from SH 151 to Ingram Road as well as connections linking SH 151 and Loop
410, represents an almost $90 Million construction project for the region.
“This project and the start of construction for the relief for
this part of our region shows how quickly we can get projects accomplished when
all levels of government work together,” said Chairman Lopez. “Last year we
started discussions with TxDOT about what projects could move forward if Prop 1
was approved by voters and today’s groundbreaking reflects the foresight and
planning our region undertook to have projects shovel ready in anticipation of
this new funding source.”
Williams Brothers Construction Company, the contractor for
this project, anticipates a 2.5-year total construction time for all the
improvements associated with this project, according to the Texas Department of
Transportation San Antonio District office.
To see video and photos of the groundbreaking, please visit
our Facebook page.
The Transportation Policy Board of the Alamo Area MPO will,
at the October 26, 2015 meeting, be considering projects for the second and
third year of funding from Proposition 1. For more information on the potential
projects under consideration, please visit the Transportation Policy Board pageon our website for the October 26, 2015 agenda.
For more information on Proposition 1 projects across the
region and state, please click here to visit the TxDOT project tracker website.
