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Shoulder Pavement Upgrade

Shoulders on many Texas freeways are full width, meaning they are wide enough to carry a full lane of traffic. Though used primarily to handle crashes and vehicle breakdowns, shoulders can be upgraded to carry traffic either permanently or during a construction project (usually up to three years). Upgrading shoulder pavements increases flexibility for use, enabling agencies to ease congestion during peak hour traffic, construction, or evacuations.

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