Several readers have reached out to us, questioning why TxDOT is working on SH 274 between Trinidad and Tool. So we asked the state for you.
TxDOT Public Information Officer Kathi White wrote in an email: “Although we understand that SH 274 for the most part is in good condition, it was selected for seal coat based on surface cracking that is difficult to see traveling the roadway at highway speeds. It is imperative that we seal the surface now in order to prevent water from infiltrating these cracks and deteriorating the pavement structure in order to keep the roadway in good condition. Seal coating is a very cost effective maintenance tool that allows us to extend the life of our pavements and prevent more expensive rehabilitation costs.
So there you go … According to White, TxDOT agrees that 274 is in good shape and is seal coating it to make sure it stays that way.