Richardson residents can expect traffic congestion as Phase 2 of the Main Street reconstruction project begins Feb. 17, according to the city’s website.

The overview

Road work will extend from Greenville Avenue to about 150 feet east of Abrams Road, and is expected to be completed by early fall, according to a presentation at a Feb. 6 open house for the project.

Construction includes:

• A dedicated turn lane for left turns onto Abrams Road from Main Street
• Paving improvements and water, sewer, storm drain pipe and inlet replacements
• Installing barrier-free ramps at intersections to improve pedestrian access
• Landscaping and aesthetic improvements along Main Street and Greenville Avenue
• New streetlights and other hardscape fixtures
• Overhead power lines and poles will be replaced with underground conduits

What you need to know

During construction, at least one lane in both directions on Main Street will remain open and access to nearby businesses will be maintained. Drivers should expect traffic delays on Main Street and an increase in traffic on nearby roads.

Additionally, Abrams Road travel lanes will be reduced in width during construction to provide access to northbound and southbound traffic. During this time, partial closures may occur and box trucks will be prohibited on Abrams Road.