In July 2017, TxDOT initiated construction of improvements to realign and rebuild I-20 in Eastland County from approximately 3.5 miles east of Loop 254 to .5 miles east of SH 16. This 3-mile project will improve safety by reducing the steep grade and improving the curves at Ranger Hill.

Improvements to address safety and mobility include:

• Realigning and reconstructing the interstate to straighten out and soften the curve and reduce the steep grade of the hill
• Adding a new 12-foot wide westbound climbing (or passing) lane
• Increasing shoulder widths to 10 feet in each direction
• Adding new 12-foot wide continuous two-way frontage roads with shoulders in each direction
• Reconstructing the safety rest area entrance/exit ramps to align with the new frontage road configuration

Schedule and Additional Information

• Project Fact Sheet
  
• December 2018 Update

Traffic Updates

Temporary closures on I-20 at Ranger Hill in both directions beginning Sept. 7, 2017: During the next several months, drivers on I-20 in Eastland County between Fort Worth and Abilene could potentially experience short delays due to temporary (generally 20-30 minute) closures of the highway for construction activities.  Westbound lanes will be closed at Mile 363, while eastbound lanes will be closed at Mile 355. Most closures will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. twice a week, though the times and days may vary. Please monitor electronic message signs near the construction site for daily updates, as well as Drive Texas and the Brownwood District's Twitter feed. Temporary daytime lane closures may be expected periodically.

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Downloads	Format
Project Location Map
Typical Section 1 of 2
Typical Section 2 of 2
Approved Schematic – 1 of 4
Approved Schematic – 2 of 4
Approved Schematic – 3 of 4
Approved Schematic – 4 of 4
Final Environmental Assessment
Final Environmental Assessment
Notice of Availability
Finding of No Significant Impact
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Open House Materials - Nov. 19, 2015
Summary
Public Meeting Materials - Aug. 25, 2015
Presentation
Display Boards
Summary
Public Hearing Materials - Aug. 16, 2016
Summary

Contact Us

TxDOT Brownwood District
2495 Highway 183 N.
Brownwood, TX 76802

(325) 646-2591
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