KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Office of Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood) — Kaufman County and local officials, along with TxDOT officials celebrated the completion of FM 3486 with a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas (Office of Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood) — Kaufman County and local officials, along with TxDOT officials celebrated the completion of FM 3486 with a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
During his remarks, Judge Wood said, “Kaufman County continues to grow. And as it does, that puts more stress on our roadway systems. Through our work implementing the 2013 road bond program, we have forged lasting partnerships with TxDOT and our cities. Today’s activities celebrate just one of the types of projects that can be accomplished when we work with our partners.”
The project was initially a county road (formerly known as CR 322) and awarded into the TxDOT Farm-to-Market program in 1987. Funding for the project was awarded in July of 2016 from proposition 1 funds covering the $4.9 million cost. Proposition 1 is a state constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 2014 authorizing a portion of oil and gas revenue to be dedicated to the state highway fund. Kaufman County donated approximately $2 million to acquire the right-of-way in advance of construction.
The project provides an alternative paved route for motorists traveling between FM 986 and SH 34 as well as improved access to Terrell High School which is located on FM 986 at the northern end of the City.
“Our job at TxDOT is to continue to provide mobility, connectivity and safety to the travelling public. We are able to do more with our resources when we have partners at the local levels. Kaufman is one of TxDOT’s best partners in our efforts to improve our state facilities,” said Kaufman County Area Engineer Jeff Bush.
Commissioner Terry Barber, whose precinct where FM 3486 is located, made brief comments during the ceremony. “Good roads not only improve our economic standing, but it also improves our quality of life. As a road commissioner, I know first-hand how important safe roads are to our citizens.”
