Lakeland Hills Road Maintenance
Summary
The Herring Avenue bridge is dropping to one-way traffic starting May 26 for a three-month construction overhaul. Expect major delays, so you'll want to find a new route to work unless you enjoy sitting in gridlock.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The HOA will cover the upfront costs of repairs, estimated at approximately $66,000.
The 32 households in the Lakeland Hills subdivision will benefit from improved road safety and accessibility.
Anyone who relies on this bridge for their daily commute and doesn't have a good detour.
Mentions & discussions (13)
Twin Bridges traffic switch could take until Friday
Twin Bridges traffic was down to a single lane in each direction by Monday morning, but the shift to two-way traffic on a single bridge may take until Friday.
Dallas Street getting $8.9M makeover, including new sidewalks, repaving, utilities
Dallas Street's overhaul and new sidewalks will extend from Elm Avenue to within a block of the MKT Trail pedestrian and bike path that opened last year in East Waco.
Twin Bridges traffic switch to start Sunday
The Highway 6 Twin Bridges over Lake Waco will be down to a single lane in each direction for several months starting Sunday, as work progresses on the bridges' replacements.
McLennan County Historical Commission - Aug 15, 2026
Residents of Lakeland Hills have been struggling with a deteriorating private road that the county previously refused to maintain. The court's decision to take over the road will improve safety and access for emergency vehicles and residents.
Farewell to the flyover: I-35 connection from Valley Mills demolished
It towered over I-35 for more than five decades, but it took contractors less than a day to tear down the flyover ramp connecting Valley Mills Drive to the highway.
Demolition approaching for Valley Mills Drive flyover, part of I-35 overhaul
The process of taking apart and removing the flyover ramp connecting South Valley Mills Drive to northbound Interstate 35 could begin next month, officials said.
Northbound I-35 exit at 17th-18th to close for Monday night work
The Texas Department of Transportation will close the northbound Interstate 35 exit at 17th and 18th streets Monday night.
Detour planned next week at I-35 near H-E-B for bridge demolition
The state highway department will close Irving Lee Street at Interstate 35 Thursday night so crews can work on demolishing the northbound bridge at the intersection.
TxDOT plans overnight closure for I-35 bridge work in Waco
TxDOT plans to close New Road one night next week as part of construction on a new northbound Interstate 35 bridge.
Lingering lane closure at University Parks railroad crossing caused by gate arm clearance issue
The short closure caused by a clearance issue at the railroad crossing, in place two years, will remain until work to create a downtown quiet zone is complete next year.
Herring Avenue bridge to begin 1-way closures May 26 for 3-month project
The ongoing $2.58 million rehabilitation of the Herring Avenue bridge across the Brazos River will narrow traffic to a single direction during a a three-month roadway project beginning May 26.
Traffic Advisory: City of Waco Road Closures - KWKT
Traffic Advisory: City of Waco Road Closures KWKT - FOX 44
The City of Waco seeks input on Speegleville Road expansion and bridge reconstruction plan
The City of Waco seeks input on Speegleville Road expansion and bridge reconstruction plan KCENTV.com
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