RECONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON KERR STREET, EXPECTED TO TAKE THREE WEEKS

  

The City of Brenham Street Department has begun reconstruction of Kerr Street from Nelson Street to the railroad tracks.

Work began Monday on Kerr Street, and is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting.  Reconstruction of the roadway will be done in phases throughout this time period.

This section of roadway will be limited to traffic throughout the work zones, during the time of construction and through the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  City staff will work with businesses to get access throughout this process.

Reconstruction will involve tilling up the existing roadway, grading the sub-base and adding bulk cement to stabilize the sub-base.  After cement is applied, a two-inch asphalt layer will be added to the new roadbed, which should improve the surface of the street for years to come.

There will be times, especially as cement is added to the roadway, that people will notice dusty conditions.  Drivers are asked to be patient with crews and work zones, and park all cars in driveways or off the roadways between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.