McClendon Construction, from Burleson, had the winning bid of over $7.2 million, the third lowest bid presented to the council out of six bids. The project will include roadway, drainage and water system improvements as well as a roundabout at the intersection of Keller-Smithfield Road and Johnson.
A sidewalk will also be installed on the south side of the roadway. The project will run form Hallelujah Trail to Rhonda Road. Utilities have already been relocated for the project. The initial plan for the Johnson project was presented in fall 2019.
The timeline for the road reconstruction project is expected to be more than a year for construction. Work is slated to commence in January 2023 with an expected completion date of June 2024.
Pate Orr Road sidewalk repair
Green Dream International of Irving had the winning bid for this project at just more than $646,000. This project includes 1,600 square feet of 4-foot sidewalks, 1,360 linear feet of storm drain arch pipes and 513 square yards of 6-inch concrete pavement. Work will be run on South Pate Orr Road from Phillips Drive to Brookstone Court in Keller.
Timeline: January-April 2023
Cost: $646,000
Funding sources: Street System Capital Improvements Fund, Drainage System Capital Improvements Fund, general fund and Drainage Utility Fund
Bear Creek Parkway sidewalk improvements, Golden Triangle Boulevard sidewalk improvements
Keller City Council reviewed estimates Oct. 4 on each of the sidewalk improvement projects from Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific to remove existing track for sidewalk improvements.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $62,000 for Bear Creek, $74,300 for Golden Triangle
Funding sources: Street System Capital Improvement Plan, general fund
