SH 7 Rehabilitation + Widening

The project area experiences an average daily traffic volume of 3,700 vehicles, with 18 percent consisting of heavy trucks. The corridor runs through rolling terrain and required thoughtful engineering solutions and environmental sensitivity.

This $25 million 3R project included pavement rework, left-turn lane additions, profile and superelevation corrections, bridge-class culvert extensions, updated bridge railings, and retaining walls. Originally scheduled as three separate projects, TxDOT later consolidated them into a single deliverable—compressing the schedule significantly.

To meet the revised timeline, PGAL proposed an innovative solution: reduce the scope of traditional field surveying by integrating existing photogrammetry for less critical areas. This strategy preserved quality, saved $300,000 in survey costs, and allowed the team to maintain the aggressive nine-month schedule.