Construction Updates on Two Waco Road Rehab Projects
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Construction is a familiar sight in Central Texas. Still, when orange cones line the roads and traffic backs up, many drivers find themselves wondering what exactly is going on.
Two major road rehabilitation projects — one led by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the other by the City of Waco — are currently underway on West Waco Drive and Cobbs Drive. Both are designed to improve roadway conditions and pedestrian safety – but in the meantime, they're causing delays for local commuters.
According to TxDOT, the West Waco Drive project spans from U.S. 77 to Valley Mills Drive and encompasses pavement milling, full-depth repairs, and asphalt overlay — all designed to enhance safety and improve the overall driving experience.
Ronald Kennedy, a Waco native who commutes daily along West Waco Drive, feels the construction is necessary but concerning.
'I know it can cause a few wrecks,' Kennedy said. 'Mainly when they're picking up all the dust and dirt — you can't really see where oncoming traffic is coming from.'
Kennedy hopes drivers will follow the posted signs and traffic cones because safety remains his biggest concern. 'Waco does need to change,' he added. 'A lot of streets need to be better.'
Meanwhile, the City of Waco is overseeing construction on Cobbs Drive between Bosque Boulevard and Lake Air Drive. That project includes pavement overlays and significant pedestrian improvements, including new sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and upgraded signal lights.
Officials say work on Cobbs Drive is expected to be completed by October 2025. The West Waco Drive rehabilitation is slated to wrap up by early next year.
In the meantime, officials urge drivers to remain cautious, slow down near construction zones, and watch for workers.
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