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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
R+L Carriers in Abilene, TX
2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602
R+L Carriers is a new construction project at 2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $14.4M across about 54,362 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $14.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 54,362 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $265/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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120 days after the preceding date shown.
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424 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About R+L Carriers
R+L Carriers is constructing a new shipping terminal and maintenance facility at 2659 Great Lakes Drive in Abilene. The project involves the new construction of a terminal with office space and a separate maintenance building featuring a truck wash component for the company's own equipment. The total estimated cost for this privately funded development is $14,405,665.
The facility spans 54,362 square feet, resulting in a cost of $265 per square foot. Ramar Land Corporation is the owner of record for this project located in Taylor County. The design firm of record is Wah Yee Associates, which has previously worked on the Sunset Mall project in San Angelo.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in September 2025. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Blair Baker. Construction is scheduled to start in January 2026 and is scheduled to finish in March 2027. This timeline represents a build window of 424 days, which is longer than the median scheduled build window of 245 days for similar new construction filings in Taylor County.
The project's financial scale places it in the top quarter of new construction filings in the county, where the median estimated cost is $886,525. The $265 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $175 per square foot. These figures reflect the specific scope of work, which includes both the shipping terminal and the dedicated maintenance infrastructure for R+L Carriers' equipment.
Third-party job postings on LinkedIn and breakroom.cc list R+L Carriers positions in Abilene, with some listings referencing a location at 3088 E Highway 80. However, the TDLR registration specifically covers the new construction at Great Lakes Drive. The project remains in the pre-construction phase, with work set to begin in early 2026.
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R+L Carriers is a New Construction project located at 2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, TX 79602 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $14.4M covering 54,362 sq ft. Ramar Land Corporation is the property owner and Wah Yee Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 4, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the R+L Carriers terminal in Abilene open?
No, the project is in the pre-construction phase. TDLR records show construction is scheduled to start in January 2026 and is scheduled to finish in March 2027. The facility is not yet operating.
How much does the new R+L Carriers facility cost?
The estimated cost for the new terminal and maintenance building is $14,405,665. This amount is above the median cost for new construction projects in Taylor County, which is $886,525.
Who is designing the R+L Carriers project?
Wah Yee Associates is the design firm of record for this project. They are also associated with the Sunset Mall project in San Angelo.
What is the size of the new facility?
The total square footage for the terminal and maintenance building is 54,362 sq ft. This is significantly larger than the median size of 6,674 sq ft for comparable projects in the county.
Where is the construction site located?
The site is at 2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, TX 79602. It is located in Taylor County and is privately funded on private land.
What is R+L Carriers?
R+L Carriers is a new construction project at 2659 Great Lakes Drive in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of a Shipping Terminal with an office space component and the construction of a Maintenance Building with a Truck Wash component. The Maintenance Building and Truck wash are use for Maintenance of their own equipment.
Is R+L Carriers open in Abilene?
R+L Carriers is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is R+L Carriers located?
R+L Carriers is located at 2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of R+L Carriers?
Ramar Land Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for R+L Carriers, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for R+L Carriers?
Wah Yee Associates is the design firm of record for R+L Carriers, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does R+L Carriers cost and how big is it?
R+L Carriers has an estimated construction value of $14.4M and approximately 54,362 square feet (about $265/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of a Shipping Terminal with an office space component and the construction of a Maintenance Building with a Truck Wash component. The Maintenance Building and Truck wash are use for Maintenance of their own equipment.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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2659 Great Lakes Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602
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