Stay updated on eight road projects taking place in Denton. This list is not comprehensive.
Upcoming
1. Loop 288 frontage road construction
Project: The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to construct frontage roads on Loop 288 with grade separations and an improved connector to US 380. The project would span from I-35 to US 380 east of Geesling Road.
Update: TxDOT has yet to raise the necessary funds for the recently announced billion dollar cost. TxDOT is still working with Denton County and the contracting firm to finalize schematics and plan out the project’s timeline.
Ongoing
2. Oak Street gas work
Project: Restoration for gas work is almost completed along Oak Street from Carroll Boulevard to Avenue C, which was broken down in two segments.
Update: Contractor A&D Asphalt is completing the road restoration process after the gas lines were repaired.
3. Robson Ranch Road widening
Project: New lanes are going in on Robson Ranch Road from I-35 to Sagehawk Drive and at the intersection with Gibbs Road and Ed Robison Boulevard.
Update: Crews are currently preparing the ground to start paving the new roadway and certain lanes are closed to accommodate the work.
4. Bonnie Brae Street construction
Project: On a rolling basis, demolition and infrastructure reconstruction will occur from University Drive to Elm Street along Bonnie Brae Street. Parts of the larger section will see full closures for new lane construction.
Update: Crews are currently installing roadways, sidewalks, traffic signals and stormwater infrastructure.
5. Hickory Creek Road bridge installation
Project: A bridge on Hickory Creek Road from Riverpass Drive to Country Club Road will be constructed over the railroad tracks. The area will see a full closure.
Update: Crews are currently pouring concrete to form the drivable surface of the new bridge.
6. I-35E/I-35W interchange
Project: The project is spanning 4.8 miles from North Texas Boulevard to US 77 north of Denton and will reconstruct the interchange and frontage roads and widen the corridor.
Update: Ongoing detours will continue in a temporary fashion. In October, planned work includes paving, painting retaining walls and installing overhead signs and lighting.
Completed
7. Carroll Boulevard gas main
Project: Multiple traffic control plans were put in place to relocate the gas main on Carroll Boulevard, causing various lane closures from Pearl Street to Prairie Street. The project was monitored by the Public Works Inspections division.
Update: Atmos Energy’s Mid-Tex division has allocated more than 85% of its capital investment toward natural gas service projects, Manager of Public Affairs Travis Buckner said in an email.
8. Neighborhood utilities and pavement replacement
Project: Neighborhood streets off Hercules Lane between Redstone Road and Stuart Road experienced full closures for Atmos to relocate gas lines. General roadway reconstruction also included water and wastewater line replacements and curb, gutter and concrete driveway replacements.
Update: The utility portions of the project were completed in August and September and final paving is scheduled for the week of Oct. 12.
