Contractors are expected to spend the next few months reconstructing a portion of New Mexico Drive in downtown Celina.
The projectWork will be focused on New Mexico Drive between Ash Street and Pecan Street, and will
include:
- Asphalt pavement reconstruction
- Water and sewer line improvements
- Roadside ditch regrading to move stormwater away from the road
Celina City Council members approved a $1.55 million contract for the project, which includes a 10% contingency fee, during a July 9 meeting. Funding is available through bond money, according to meeting documents.
New Mexico Drive had been needing additional asphalt for a while, Director of Engineering Andy Glasgow said. It is expected to increase the road's lifespan until the city can completely reconstruct the road with concrete, a stronger but more expensive road material, he said.
“We want at least the road to last as long as we can, make it last before we actually have to go in and reconstruct it,” Glasgow said.
Designs for the upgraded roadway were finalized this spring, according to Celina’s capital improvement project
dashboard. The contract went into effect July 10 and should last 60 days, according to meeting documents.
