Time Extensions

General
Contract time extensions granted by a LG that affect project costs or liquidated damages shall be subject to the concurrence of TxDOT and will be considered in determining the amount of federal participation. Details regarding specific time extensions that must be followed and properly documented are found in Chapter 9 Construction of the
LGPM Guide
.
Federal Requirements
  1. 23 CFR §635.121
    – Provides that time extensions for federal-aid projects are subject to approval by the FHWA and will be considered in determining the extent of federal participation.
State Requirements
  1. No comparable state statutes.
Required Practices
The LG must have TxDOT approval of time extensions as described in the
LGPM Guide
.