The City of Midland Engineering Services Department has the following projects under construction. Road closures and traffic alerts for each project are listed below:
Lamesa Road Pavement Reconstruction:
The Contractor working for the City of Midland is scheduled to begin the diamond grinding and side streets patching phases of the project on Lamesa Road between Walnut Lane and Dormard Avenue. There will be alternate single lane closures along the outside lanes of Lamesa Road as the diamond grinding process is in effect. There will be temporary closures along every other side street starting from the east side of Cherry Lane, heading north. Use caution when crossing over the prepared side streets. There will be rough entrances and exits until the asphalt pavement has been placed.
If possible, motorists are advised to avoid this work zone.
COMPASS: City-Wide Paving:
The Contractor working for the City of Midland is working on sidewalk, curb and gutter, and pavement on Fort Worth Street. Fort Worth Street will be closed to thru traffic between Gist Avenue and Hicks Avenue.
The Contractor will also be installing concrete sidewalk on the east side of Fairgrounds Road between Nobles Avenue and Golf Course Road. Single lane interruptions will be used on the northbound lanes Fairgrounds Road to complete the project. All properties adjacent to the work zone will remain accessible.
The Contractor working for the City of Midland will also be working on Stokes Avenue between Belmont Street and Main Street to adjust water valves and sewer manholes. There will be partial lane closures on Stokes between Belmont Street and Main Street, and on Belmont Street between Stokes Avenue and Gist Avenue while the contractor is working.
If possible, motorists are advised to avoid these work zones.
Texas Avenue Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair:
The City of Midland’s Transportation Division will continue repairing damaged curb and sidewalk at the 200 block of W Texas Avenue along the north curb line. The project will include the removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter and sidewalk. During the project, curb-side parking will be prohibited. Day-time lane closures may be used, but east bound traffic flow on Texas Avenue will be maintained at all times. All properties adjacent to the work zone will remain accessible.
If possible, motorists are advised to avoid this work zone.