New I-30 Truck Parking Project Set for Bowie County This Fall

A new project that will give commercial truck drivers a safe place to park is set to get underway this fall along Interstate 30 in western Bowie County.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the project will be located on both sides of I-30 near County Road 4204, west of Farm-to-Market Road 990.

The work will include the construction of new entrance and exit ramps, along with dedicated truck parking areas for both eastbound and westbound traffic.

Improving Safety for Truckers and Motorists in Bowie County

The project will also include new pavement markings, signs, and lighting to help improve safety in the area.

Texarkana Area Engineer Dana Moore stated in a recent press release,

Safe truck parking impacts the safety of all motorists. However, finding safe parking is a critical challenge for commercial truck drivers.

East Texas Bridge, Inc., in Longview, was awarded the project with a bid of $10.6 million.

Construction Expected to Begin in October

Construction is expected to start in October and will take about 16 months to complete. As with any road project, the timeline can always change due to weather or other circumstances.

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Once finished, the new parking areas will provide truck drivers traveling the I-30 corridor with additional safe and convenient places to stop, helping address a growing need across the region.