Fall 2021 construction focused on completing Phases 4, 5A, 6A, and 6B in the project schedule. This includes continuing construction of the new center median barrier between the eastbound and westbound mainlanes, continuing the eastbound mainlane widening, Staples Street overpass widening, completing the new eastbound Airline Road exit ramp, and installing various signage throughout the project.

Mainlane Shoulder and Center Barrier Reconstruction
 

• The contractor removed the temporary center barrier between the eastbound/westbound mainlanes, reconstructed the eastbound mainlane shoulder, and constructed the permanent center concrete barrier from Ayers Road from Weber Road.

• The final concrete pour on the Staples bridge was completed in December 2021 allowing for the completion of the bridge’s fourth mainlane. This was the final bridge and mainlane widening work remaining on the Ramp Reversal Project. Crews will continue working on additional items at the bridge, such as rail work and painting. Drivers should expect nighttime intersection and temporary turnaround closures for rail work and painting activities.

• Airline Road Exit Ramp: The contractor opened the new Airline exit ramp in December 2021. The new exit is located approximately 200 feet east of the previous location. 

• During fall 2021, various sign installations continued on the mainlanes, frontage roads, and at intersections under SH 358.

• Traffic signal work continued between Leopard Road and Waldron Road through fall 2021. Many intersections received new poles and/or signals.

• The contractor continues removing temporary construction barrier between the eastbound/westbound mainlanes and constructing the permanent center barrier from Everhart Road to Airline. Construction of the permanent center barrier will continue through spring 2022. Drivers should expect frequent overnight freeway closures to allow the contractor to remove and relocate the temporary barrier, and construct the new cast-in-place barrier.

• Beginning spring 2022, workers will place new pavement on the eastbound mainlanes from Ayers to Airline. Drivers should expect nighttime mainlane, entrance ramp, and exit ramp closures during the pavement work. Traffic will be detoured to the eastbound frontage road. The pavement operation is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

• New pavement will also be placed on the eastbound frontage road from Ayers to Airline in spring 2022. Drivers should expect daytime/nighttime exit and entrance ramp closures as well as single-lane frontage road closures during the pavement work. Driveway access to all businesses and properties will always remain open. The frontage road pavement work is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

• Signage along the frontage roads and at intersections under SH 358 will be installed throughout the remainder of the project. Drivers should expect temporary daytime and nighttime frontage road lane and turnaround closures during signage installation.

• Traffic signal work will continue between Leopard and Waldron through spring 2022. Many intersections will be upgraded with new poles and/or signals.
  • Signal and lighting work will continue weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Intermittent eastbound and westbound frontage road lane closures will be required for the traffic signal work.

To request a meeting with the SH 358 project team or submit a question or comment, please call the project information line at (361) 857-3084, or use the comment form available on the project webpage.