PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Do You’d like to frequently drive by way of the highmethod enchancment Inside the greater valley, you’ve in all probability questioned, “When will The enchancment ever finish?”

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The I-2 And that i-69C Interchange Enterprise, which has been beneath enchancment For two yrs, stretches 7.8 miles from Start To finish.

The project runs from McAllen, All of the biggest Method to San Juan, inflicting heavy visitors lane and exit closures and alternate routes irritating many drivers.

Texas Division of Transportation Spokesman Ray Pedraza, said, “We absolutely understand that the lane and ramp closures with this enchancment is an inconvenience to drivers. We absolutely understand; we expertised that ourselves.”  

The $303 million project will embrace full reenchancment of the interchange – a connector from Edinburg to McAllen and one other connector from Edinburg to San Juan.

The reenchancment Can additionally add two extra lanes to Interstate 2 and reconfigure the on and off ramps.

Pedraza said, “We typically get requested Regarding the exercise in San Juan. Is it An factor of this project? Sure. You’re seeing The enchancment of two braided ramps shut to the Basilica.” 

Pedraza said these braiding ramps are designed To permit drivers to enter and exit the expressmethod.

“There’s one other braided ramp at Jackson Avenue in McAllen primarily doing The identical factor,” he added.

With this project already 60 % accomplished, Pedraza said the project Ought to be carried out by The prime of subsequent yr, With none unexpected delays.

As quickly as accomplished, drivers should expertise A discount in time journey And enhancements in mobility, safety, and visitors operations.

Till then, drivers should anticipate frequent in a single day closures Associated to The enchancment as A method To attenuate the influence on visitors Through the day.