Ben Hur Realignment/Nicholson Intersection Project Page

Project Description: Realignment of the Ben Hur tie-in at Nicholson Drive to eliminate the skewed intersection. Close the current at-grade crossing at FETI. Close and replace the existing at-grade crossing at the current Ben Hur alignment location. No turn lanes on Nicholson Drive at this time as this corridor will be redesigned as part of the MOVEBR program project.

Council District: 3

Project Type: New Capacity

Current Phase: Construction

Design Consultant: Forte & Tablada Inc.

Project Manager: Zack Schmidt

Proposition Budget: $2,500,000

Estimated Letting Date: November 2021

Project Updates

Date Status
01/2023 Project is currently under construction and is expected to be complete by quarter one of 2023.
05/2022 Design, right of way acquisition and permitting are complete. Construction is underway.
05/2021 Design, right of way acquisition and permitting are complete. The railroad crossing design is underway so that construction and removal can occur. The road construction will begin after the installation of the railroad crossing.
11/2020 The railroad crossing design is underway so that construction and removal can occur. Upon receipt of the permits, the utilities will begin relocations followed by the road construction. 
10/2020 Design is complete. Right of way acquisition is complete. Wetland Permitting is underway. Upon receipt of the permit, the utilities will begin relocations.

Documents

Construction Components

Contractor Contract Description Contract Value Estimated Completion Date
Omega Foundation Services, Inc. Construction Services $1,295,139.60  

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