In 2013, TxDOT approved the replacement of the Jasper County Neches River relief bridge approximately 11 miles west of Jasper on US 190 adjacent to Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. The bridge is located on the east bank of the B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir (also known as Dam “B”). The existing bridge was built in 1941 and the new bridge will enhance safety by modernizing the bridge to current standards.
Planned Improvements
The east relief bridge replacement includes the following improvements:
This project does not require additional right of way (ROW) or displacements. All work is within the existing 250-foot easement granted by the US Army Corp of Engineers.
The structure being replaced is not associated with the metal truss bridge or the associated approach that is located on the western side of the reservoir.
Construction Considerations
TxDOT is committed to working with the public to minimize the environmental impact from construction projects as much as possible. Construction is estimated to begin late 2015 and will be completed in approximately one year; timing is subject to change. Although some traffic delays are expected, traffic will continue to use the current bridge structure while building the new bridge structure in three phases:
Phase I
October 2015 - April 2016
Phase II
April 2016 - September 2016
Phase III
September - October 2016
Construction Schedule
Please note there will be no construction on these events and holidays:
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