Just when you think things couldn t get any worse from a traffic standpoint, they are. Today, TxDOT is planning on closing the I-27 northbound to I-40 westbound ramp, which of course is going to create some major issues on the side streets.
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So why are they closing it? As per the TxDOT release, they re working on the guardrails and some striping that needs to be done. They re also adding some LED lights to improve visibility when driving at night. When pressed as to why it s being done, TxDOT s Public Information Officer Sonja Gross stated, We have requirements we have to follow for safety to keep things uniform and it s regularly updated.
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Department of Transportation plans for two ramps to close and one to open this week as construction continues on the downtown interchange.
The I-27 northbound to I-40 westbound ramp is expected to close today.
Crews are working to improve guardrails and striping.
“We have requirements we have to follow for safety to keep things uniform and it’s regularly updated,” explained Sonja Gross, public information officer for TxDOT Amarillo. “So it’s time to upgrade what we got in place currently at the downtown interchange.”
Crews are also adding LED lights to improve visibility throughout the interchange.
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