Lighting Agreements

A lighting agreement is usually required whenever TxDOT installs continuous or safety lighting in incorporated cities or under special circumstances when requested by counties.
A continuous lighting system provides relatively uniform lighting on all main lanes and direct connections and complete interchange lighting of all interchanges. Continuous lighting requires the financial cooperation of the city, because the benefits derived extend beyond enhanced safety for motorists.
Safety lighting is used at urban or rural interchanges, highway intersections, and points of night time hazards to enhance safety of the facility. If the safety lighting is within a municipality, TxDOT must enter into an agreement with the city. The type of agreement depends on whether TxDOT will maintain the system directly or contract with the city for maintenance. TxDOT mainly installs lighting on roadways on the state highway system. TxDOT occasionally installs lighting on off-system roadways as part of larger projects when no state funds are being expended.