Beginning Monday a portion of a heavily traveled Mid County road will be closed to traffic because of construction.
The reconstruction of Avenue H from Twin City Highway to Texas Avenue has been a project that's been talked about for many years, being that the road has a high volume of school and bus traffic.
"It's about time," said Dorothy Underwood who manages a day care along the roadway. "I think it will be a good thing for the community," said another Avenue H resident.
Long time residents of this area are looking forward to the road renovation, to say the least.
"Everybody driving down it everyday, it would be a lot more comfortable because it's pretty rough down this way," said Underwood.
Jefferson County and the cities of Port Neches and Nederland will be working together to completely rebuild the roadway during the summer months.
There will be about 29 days of construction and if all goes to plan and weather permits the new road surface will be complete by mid July, around the 19th.
"We'll have it finished by the time school starts," said Commissioner Brent Weaver. He says the aggressive work schedule that they have planned will create a smoother asphalt surface for drivers that should last for years to come.
"We're confident with the base repairs we're going to make when we bring the road down to a flat surface that this is a road that we will not have to do any maintenance on for years."
But throughout the construction this roadway will be closed off to all drivers.
"It's going to be an inconvenience to everyone on the road," said one concerned resident.
Although, those who live along Avenue H will have access to their driveways.
"It's an inconvenience but it's okay because it's going to give us a better street," said Underwood.
A better street complete with reflective lane striping and reflectors, making a smoother ride between Nederland and Port Neches.
Commissioner weaver encourages travelers to use the designated detour route.
The project is being funded through an inter-local agreement between Jefferson County and the cities of Port Neches and Nederland. The total cost was about $500,000.
