Lane closures and traffic signal installation at US 290 at FM 2679 |
Updates on traffic delays and ongoing traffic signal installation |
Starting Monday, motorists should prepare for lane closures and potential traffic delays on the west side of Brenham at the intersection of US 290 and FM 2679.
Crews will implement lane closures in both directions throughout the week as work begins to install a new traffic signal. This activity is part of a $1 million construction project with Cornerstone Construction designed to improve safety and traffic flow by adding turn lanes and a traffic signal to reduce congestion.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, remain alert for signage, and consider utilizing alternate routes while crews are working.
The Texas Department of Transportation also requests that drivers be prepared for changing traffic patterns once the new signal becomes operational, with additional information to be shared closer to the activation date.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Bob Colwell at [email protected] or 979-778-9764. |
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I drive through there almost every day. Gonna start using the back roads until this wraps up.
Terri BoundsWhich back roads are you thinking? I might do the same. Fm 50 maybe?
Will be interesting to see how long this actually takes. These projects always seem to run longer than planned.
It's a fair concern, construction timelines can shift, but we'll do our best to share updates as the project progresses so drivers can stay informed.
Thank you for sharing this so people know ahead of time. Brenham is growing and we need these improvements.
Marlene OquinnAgreed, the growth out that way has been noticeable the last couple years. That intersection really needed some attention.
Absolutely, and that growth is a big part of why this $1 million investment in turn lanes and a new signal is so important for long-term safety at this intersection.
Already dreading the traffic. That stretch of 290 gets real backed up when anything changes.
chuck_in_brenhamOh I know it. Last time they did any work on that stretch it was a mess for weeks. Hope this one moves faster.
Happy to see the west side getting some attention for once.
The signage out there during construction is always confusing. Just be patient folks.
Angie TrevinoThat's the best advice right there. People get so worked up and then do something dumb in a construction zone. Just slow down and pay attention.
Those lane closures in both directions are gonna back things up bad. Watch out Monday morning for sure.
This is real close to where I drop my kids off. Gonna give myself extra time for sure.
Smart thinking, giving yourself a little extra buffer while lane closures are active in both directions is exactly the kind of planning we'd encourage.
Cornerstone Construction did some work near my neighborhood a while back. They were pretty professional.
Jared HollisGood to know. Always makes a difference when the crew actually acts like they know what they're doing.
Hopefully the signal timing is good once they turn it on. Some of these new lights around town are set terrible.
Been waiting on this since at least 2021. Better late than never I guess.
Appreciate TxDOT putting out this notice ahead of time so people can plan. Not always the case!
TxDOT also plans to share additional information closer to the signal's activation date, so stay tuned for more updates as that milestone approaches.
Good. That intersection gets crazy busy especially in the morning. Long overdue.
Morning congestion is definitely a factor this project aims to address, and the added turn lanes should make a real difference once everything is in place.
One million dollars and we still got roads full of potholes everywhere else. Just saying.
Kaye FuentesI hear you, but to be fair this is TxDOT money so it's probably a different budget than what the city uses for local roads. Still frustrating though.
Construction on 290 again. Feels like it never ends out here on the west side.
My husband works near that intersection. Gonna tell him to take a different way this week for sure.
LisaM_77833Smart move. Even on a normal day that area can get backed up pretty quick in the morning.
Honestly needed turn lanes out there bad. People be pulling out in front of everybody.
Does anyone know if Blue Bell road is a good alternate route to avoid this mess?
Plan ahead they say. In Brenham traffic that just means leave 5 minutes early lol
Ha, not a bad strategy, and keeping an eye out for posted signage while crews are working will help make those extra minutes count!
Cornerstone does good work. Hopefully they get it done quick.
We hope so too, and TxDOT will be sharing more details closer to the signal's activation date, so watch for those updates!
That turn onto FM 2679 is so dangerous. Glad they are finally doing something about it.
A million dollars for a traffic light?? That seems like a lot.
I avoid that area every morning anyway. Y'all be careful out there this week.
Ugh, more construction. My commute is already rough enough on 290.
Debra MoseleySame here. I'm already leaving earlier just to be safe. No telling how bad the backups will get once those lane closures start.
About time they put a signal out there. That intersection has been a nightmare for years.
You're not alone in feeling that way, and the new signal combined with added turn lanes is specifically designed to address that congestion and improve safety out there.