The details
According to city documents, the grant is an advance funding agreement with TxDOT as part of its Green Ribbon Program. Funds will be used to make landscaping and irrigation improvements to US 377 along the corridor.
According to TxDOT’s website, the program helps fund planting and establishing trees and plants on the state highway system that help mitigate the effects of air pollution.
Roanoke Public Works Director Shawn Wilkinson said that funding of up to $367,500 has been awarded, and that the city will be responsible for covering any cost overruns from the project.
Quote of note
“The exact project details and plans are in the process of being finalized and reviewed by TxDOT,” Wilkerson said. “The beautification work includes landscaping improvements, such as planting trees, shrubs and ground cover, per the agreement. In addition, a bubbler irrigation system will be installed along the median of [US 377]. This project will begin at a later date to be determined once final approvals are received.”
