Road Construction and Air Quality
Summary
Greenville is dealing with a double whammy on Monday: an Ozone Action Day and new construction on FM 2642. You'll want to carpool or avoid the drive-thru to help the air, and definitely plan for extra time to navigate the lane closures near I-30.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 5
Impact analysis
You might save a few bucks on gas by carpooling, but the construction could cost you time and fuel if you get stuck in traffic.
Everyone in the city benefits from cleaner air, and the construction will eventually lead to smoother, safer roads.
Commuters who have to drive through the FM 2642 construction zone are going to have a rough Monday morning.
Mentions & discussions (10)
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Trump asked China's president if he wants to buy US arms, ambassador says
<p>The U.S. ambassador to China says President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States. David Perdue made the statement on “Fox News Sunday” while discussing U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Perdue noted that the U.S. sells weapons to countries around the world. Perdue said Trump “actually asked President Xi, would he like to buy some, at one point.” The U.S. is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. The U.S. is the island’s strongest informal backer and arms provider, although it does not recognize Taiwan as a country.</p>
Greenville airport receives $200,000 for electric aircraft charging
Weather Alert ...OZONE ACTION DAY... The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday, September 25...
TxDOT announces closure of eastbound I-30 Exit 97
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials on Monday morning announced the upcoming permanent closure of Interstate 30 eastbound Exit 97 for Lamar Street to enhance operations and safety.
Weekly TxDOT Report for Hunt County
– FM 2642 from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. All lanes are open. Contractor is working on retaining walls on north and south ends of the project Expect lane closure northbound between I-30 and SH 66 near Peppergrass. Signs are being installed.
I-30 eastbound and westbound main lane road closure
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials on Wednesday afternoon announced upcoming daily intermittent eastbound and westbound single lane closures at the Exit 101 overpass starting Thursday and continuing through Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekly TxDOT Report for Hunt County
– FM 2642 from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. All lanes are open. Contractor is working on retaining walls on north and south ends of the project. Expect lane closure northbound between I-30 and SH 66 near Peppergrass. Signs are being installed.
FM 1570 intersection at I-30 opens to traffic
The Farm-to-Market Road 1570 intersection at Interstate 30 is now open to traffic, allowing motorists to travel through the intersection in both northbound and southbound directions.
Work on Wesley Street sidewalks through downtown near completion
Greenville, TX (75401) Today Mostly sunny. Hot. High 98F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.. ...
Weekly TxDOT Report for Hunt County
– FM 2642 from FM 35 to SH 66: The contractor has set work zone signs and barricades. All lanes are open. The contractor is working on retaining walls on north and south ends of the project. Expect lane closure northbound between I-30 and SH 66 near Peppergrass. Signs are being installed.
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