TxDOT Awards Major US 190 Widening Contract in Coryell County

The Texas Department of Transportation state let project to widen US 190 in Coryell County moved forward after a competitive bidding process held on Nov. 5, 2025. The posting lists the project as widening the highway by adding lanes along several miles, with an estimated project cost of 127,835,359.78 dollars. The apparent low bidder is James Construction Group LLC with a bid of 107,409,195 dollars, and the procurement is noted as awarded.

Bids from other major regional contractors recorded on the posting ranged from 112,729,962 dollars from Indus Road and Bridge Inc to 129,031,362 dollars from Granite Construction Company. Other competitors and their bids included Webber LLC at 119,182,905 dollars, Pulice Construction Inc at 120,346,064 dollars, Jordan Foster Construction LLC at 122,658,398 dollars, and Orion Construction LLC at 125,992,597 dollars. The listing reproduced the TxDOT state let page and displays the bid date and results for the large US 190 widening project.

For Coryell County residents, the award signals the beginning of a multi stakeholder process with local consequences. A widening of US 190 can reduce congestion, improve safety, and support commerce by increasing highway capacity, particularly for commuters and freight traffic that rely on this route. At the same time, construction will bring temporary traffic disruptions, potential impacts to adjacent properties, and demands on local road networks during the work period.

From a governance perspective, the outcome highlights several policy and institutional considerations for local officials and the public. The apparent low bid sits substantially below the state estimate, which can reflect competitive pricing or differences in project approach and risk allocation. That gap makes clear the need for careful contract oversight, clear timelines for work, and close monitoring of change orders and project administration once TxDOT issues a notice to proceed.

The state let process places the procurement and primary funding responsibility with TxDOT, but local stakeholders retain a strong interest in project design, right of way matters, drainage and environmental controls, and coordination with county and municipal services. Residents and elected officials should track project schedules, traffic management plans, and opportunities for public input as the project moves from award toward mobilization.

The published bid results provide a transparent record of competition among experienced contractors, and they give Coryell County a basis to evaluate cost and contractor capacity. Local civic engagement in the weeks and months ahead will be important to ensure that the project delivers promised safety and mobility benefits while minimizing disruption to neighborhoods, businesses, and daily travel.