This project was a joint effort between Montgomery County and TxDOT. It involved widening an existing two-lane road with a dedicated left-turn lane into a four-lane road with a dedicated left-turn lane. DCCM was responsible for identifying utilities, coordinating design, reviewing permits and utility agreements, and overseeing relocation. Utility adjustments were needed for all utilities due to most right-of-way being taken on one side, and DCCM worked closely with right-of-way to prioritize parcel acquisitions so utilities could complete adjustments without delays. Utilities included Entergy, Kinder Morgan pipeline, CenterPoint Energy, numerous telecommunication lines, and the City of Willis water and wastewater.

DCCM worked with the design team to mitigate utility conflicts that could be costly or require long lead times for adjustments. Our team set up several utility workshops among the roadway design team, the utility owner, and the construction area office to work through the details to protect the pipeline in place and avoid a costly relocation. Other coordination efforts included working with the design team on traffic control phasing to give utilities more time for adjustments while allowing the roadway contractor to continue working without delay.