I-20 Frontage Roads Project: Overview for Kaufman County

The I-20 Frontage Roads project, an essential infrastructure upgrade for Kaufman County, is designed to enhance traffic flow and safety along the busy interstate corridor. This project has seen significant progress, with various phases of schematic and environmental approvals already secured.

Project Details

The project spans from County Road 305 to State Highway 34, and from west of FM 741 to Big Brushy Creek. Key milestones in the development of the project include:

Schematic Approval: January 31, 2019
Environmental Approval: April 10, 2020
Right-of-Way Acquisition: Completed for the Terrell segment in October 2023, with completion anticipated for the Kaufman segment by December 2024.

Construction Costs and Timeline

The estimated construction costs for the Terrell segment are approximately $352,542,104, while the Kaufman segment is estimated at $221,825,281. Here’s a glance at the upcoming phases:

Utility Relocations: Expected to be completed by April 2026 for Terrell and June 2027 for Kaufman.
100% Plans Completion: Scheduled for September 2025 for Terrell and January 2026 for Kaufman.
Ready to Let Dates: Anticipated for April 2026 for Terrell and June 2027 for Kaufman.

Utility Coordination and Current Activities

Utility coordination meetings are currently in progress to address potential conflicts. Here’s an update on the status of utilities involved:

Terrell Segment

AT&T: Plans are under review by TxDOT.
Atmos: Pending relocations.
Oncor: Working on relocation plans.
Oneok: Determined to be not in conflict.
Optimum: Reviewing TxDOT plans.
Rose Hill SUD: Consultant reviewing TxDOT plans.
City of Terrell: Reviewing TxDOT plans.
TVEC: Consultant sent preliminary plans to TxDOT.
Zayo: Reviewing TxDOT plans.

Kaufman Segment

AT&T: Pending relocations.
Enterprise: Pending relocations.
NTMWD: Determined not to be in conflict.
Oncor: Determined not to be in conflict.
OneOK: Clear of conflicts.
Rose Hill SUD: Reviewing TxDOT plans.
TVEC: Working on relocation plans.

Looking Ahead

As Kaufman County continues to grow, these improvements to the I-20 Frontage Roads are essential for maintaining efficient transportation and ensuring the safety of residents and commuters. Stakeholders, including city officials and local residents, are eagerly anticipating the benefits that this project will bring to the community.

For more updates on this project and other local developments, stay tuned to inForney.com.