The details
Traffic signal and roadway improvements at the intersection of Highland Village Road and Brazos Boulevard are almost complete, as the new signal was put into operation June 12.
This project replaces certain equipment, such as all poles, mast arms and traffic signals. The traffic signal project also includes better illumination for the intersection and backlit street name signs. A video vehicle detection has also been installed, according to a city newsletter.
“Modernizing this traffic signal will provide more efficient traffic movement through the intersection,” officials said in the newsletter. “The signal timing will be monitored closely for the next few weeks and adjustments will be made as necessary.”
What else?
An asphalt overlay project on Highland Shores Boulevard from Highland Village Road to Briarhill Boulevard has wrapped up, according to contractor Jagoe Public Company. The project also includes new pavement markings, sidewalk replacements/additions and some storm sewer replacements/additions.
“The new striping is designed to provide traffic calming by providing a lane width at a consistent 12-foot traffic lane throughout the corridor and adding a 7-foot minimum variable width bike lane to support pedestrian mobility,” officials said in the newsletter.
Zooming in
Future reconstruction of Highland Shores Boulevard from the intersection of Briarhill Boulevard to Twin Coves Drive is in the works. The project consists of replacing the concrete pavement with new pavement, in addition to enhancing drainage, pedestrian and traffic safety, and traffic calming along the section. Also, officials said the city has a wastewater project currently out to bid within the road project limits that will be constructed before the road project.
The Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction project is currently in the design phase and is anticipated to move into the construction phase in by spring 2025. The section from Twin Coves Drive to FM 2499 is included in the city’s long-range planning. However, no funding source is identified for that section.
Also of note
The Highland Shores Boulevard crosswalk at Community Center Drive project, now in progress, will involve replacing the existing pedestrian crosswalk. Officials said improvements will include some drainage work, pavement replacement and a new lighted crosswalk notification system.
