Caldwell County is planning to design and construct new drainage infrastructure and roadway improvements on CR 133 (Ivy Switch) where it meets McNeil Creek to provide a safer creek crossing and enhance overall roadway safety. The existing low-water crossing includes one narrow and deteriorating travel lane in each direction without shoulders or bridge rails over the creek.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Upgrading the drainage infrastructure

• Reconstructing and widening the roadway to include:

  • One 12-foot lane in each direction

  • Shoulders and bridge rails over the creek

COST: $3.23M

PURPOSE

• Mitigate flooding risks

• Provide a safer and more reliable creek crossing

• Enhance overall roadway safety

RIGHT OF WAY

This project may require additional right-of-way to complete construction. Once design is underway, a better estimate of right-of-way needs will be determined.

SCHEDULE

DESIGN: 2025 — 2027

CONSTRUCTION: 2028 — 2029

The existing low-water crossingwill be evaluated to determine its existing capacity and future needs. Design is expected to be completed by mid-2027, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2028. Construction will be phased over approximately 12 months. All timelines are estimates and will be updated as the project progresses.