Roadway project to begin at McDonald’s intersection in Copperas Cove

By LYNETTE SOWELL 

Cove Leader-Press 

A roadway project by the Texas Department of Transportation will begin on Feb. 17, at the intersection of Business 190 and Avenue D/F.M. 1113. 

“There will be a contractor installing pedestrian medians for the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Business 190 and Avenue D. It will also add a crosswalk across Avenue D east to west,” said City Manager Ryan Haverlah. “So, be aware of that. As we receive more information about any lane closures or traffic impacts, we’ll be posting that information and coordinating with TxDOT on it.”

The project will also involve the installation of traffic signal push buttons, as well as pavement markings. 

The project, according to TxDOT, is consistent with the Waco District’s Safety Plan and TxDOT’s “Road to Zero” mission.

The project was authorized for TxDOT funding in August 2023, in the amount of $206,650. Federal funds in the amount of $185,985 will pay for the majority of the project. The City of Copperas Cove is responsible for 10 percent of the construction costs, roughly $20,665, along with any change orders, overruns, rights of way, any utility relocations and direct state costs for project management and inspection. 

However, the two bids received ended up coming in significantly higher than the original estimate. The winning bid is $87,227 over the estimate, plus it is $26,729 over the approved Category 8 funding allocation.

This means the City is paying $113,956 toward the project, according to the advance funding agreement amendment. The city is drawing on contingency funds to cover the increased costs.