The details
Work on Phase 2 of the project began in February and consists of constructing a dedicated left turn lane onto Abrams road from Main Street, paving improvements and water, sewer, storm drain pipe and inlet replacements and installing barrier-free ramps at intersections to improve pedestrian access. Other improvements include new streetlights and other hardscape fixtures and overhead power lines and poles will be replaced with underground conduits.
What else?
Travel lanes have been reduced to one lane going each way to accommodate construction crews; however, Magner said the traffic plan staff created has worked well.
“In peak hours it takes a little bit of time to get through there,” Magner said. “I think what we did a good job of this time is really informing residents and businesses that utilize that everyday and encouraging them to take other routes.”
Construction is on track to be completed in early fourth quarter, Magner said. Funding for the project came from Dallas County grants and a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
