Beginning Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Brownwood District will install a new traffc signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and FM 2808 in Kempner.
In addition to the signal work, TxDOT contractor Texas Materials Group Inc. of Cedar Park will construct an acceleration lane on the east end of the intersection and a deceleration lane on the west end of the intersection.
The signal is being placed due to an increased amount of traffc entering U.S. 190 from FM 2808, TxDOT stated in a news release. The new signal will provide motorists additional safety as they turn from or onto FM 2808, the transportation department said.
The acceleration/deceleration lanes also will allow for a safer transition when entering or exiting U.S. 190, TxDOT stated.
Weather permitting, the project is anticipated to be completed by March 2021.
Due to possible delays, motorists are asked to allow extra time to arrive at their destinations. TxDOT advises drivers to use caution in the construction zone, reduce speed, pay attention to road signs and avoid distractions such as cell phones.