Contract awarded for Highway Improvement Project in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 9, 2016) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation approved a contract to widen safety shoulders and add turn lanes at major intersections on SH 66 from just west of FM 1141 to the Hunt County Line.

The contract for the $15.8 million project was awarded to APAC – Texas Inc.

Construction dates will be established in upcoming meetings between TxDOT and the contractor.

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