Work to widen US 82 from Interstate 30 to US 259 in Bowie County is scheduled to begin soon, according to plans awarded in August by the Texas Department of Transportation.
The project includes widening US 82 to a fivelane road including a continuous center left turn lane from 0.1 mile west of US 259 to 0.4 mile south of Interstate 30. “Throughout construction, at least one lane of travel in each direction will be open to motorists,” said Texarkana Area Engineer Tommy Bruce. This project will also include the widening, realignment and reconstruction of Interstate 30 and US 259 entrance and exit ramps.
“The overall goal of this project is to improve safety, mobility and regional connectivity,” said Director of Transportation Planning and Development Katie Martin. “These improvements will accommodate future traffic volumes along the US 82 corridor.”
