Pouring concrete 494 & Kingwood Dr. this morning. I just saw a p

Sounds like things are moving in a good direction Kemibe. Thanks for the post.

Kemibe : Glad to hear it! Getting closer to the end.

buffaloglenn : It's about time!
* cbear : Ok, I've had my 494 rant for the day.*

Kemibe : Thank you for the post.

buffaloglenn : Thank you for the tips!

Isn't it too hot to be pouring concrete?If it's too hot the concrete cures too quickly and becomes brittle.Maybe there's some new formulation that is more heat resistant.

dan4182 : Back in the day, when I worked for the highway department as an intern, our concrete mix company used ice in the mixer to reduce the concrete temperature at time of pour. Once it's poured and set, heat will just make it cure faster than the 3 weeks it might normally take. Now they put additives for faster cure (like 3 to 7 days) so it should be ok once it gets poured and finished.

Kemibe : Thanks for the update. Next they need to repair again at 494 and Hamblen. When coming back into Kingwood on Hamblen, hang close to the middle barricade right at the tracks. All the use has caused the asphalt to crumble on the south side right at the tracks and if you are too far to the right, you may hit a drop off.

I went through Atascocita yesterday and was shocked! I haven't been over there for several weeks.

luannski : Shocked at what? The construction? The traffic?

CaffeineFree : Do you feel better now? LOL!

cbear : I'll feel better when they actually complete this 3+ year project. What they need to do is extend the 4 lanes up past big Kroger, but not if it takes another 3+ years to do it!

Kemibe : It's only been going on what, 4-5 years now? Be patient, they tell us. It'll only be 5 more years. It makes me laugh, all the ridiculous excuses they come up with - permit problems, issues dealing with two counties, issues dealing with the railroad company, and on and on. How about you geniuses get all this resolved BEFORE you break ground???? Just a thought. Maybe it's me.......

dan4182: There is. There would have to be due to hot weather here. Just like in the winter in Ohio where my hubby used to drive a concrete truck. They poured in very cold weather.

Ticagro : ummm, haven't moved to Kingwood, yet... I know where 59(69?) and Kingwood is, but where is 494?thnx!