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Using Safety Contingency Funding to Address Unforeseen Safety Needs During Construction in Texas
Posted: 3/26/2020

Unforeseen needs often arise during the construction phase of a project. To address this issue, Texas Department of Transportation uses a safety contingency line item as part of the project estimate phase. As a result, the State has seen a significant positive impact in its ability to address infrastructure and roadside safety concerns in and around its work zones.

URL: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop20009/index.htm


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