Flower Mound council approves bridge, waterline project

The addition of a bridge in Flower Mound continues to take shape after Flower Mound Town Council approved a construction agreement at its July 15 meeting.

Council approved the agreement for nearly $9.4 million with construction firm Urban Infraconstruction LLC for the Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and waterline project. On March 4, council approved an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County for the construction of the bridge.

The details

Clay Riggs, Flower Mound Public Works director, said the bridge project will feature a roadway extension with bike lanes and a multipurpose trail over Denton Creek, which is in accordance with the town’s thoroughfare plan. The project also includes two 12-inch waterlines and an 8-inch reuse waterline. The bridge will provide emergency access to Flower Mound west of Denton Creek, as there is no access. Plus, the bridge will eventually provide access to I-35W.

The background

The Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge and waterline project consists of the construction of a five-span reinforced concrete bridge over the Graham Branch floodplain, roadway and sidewalks, according to a council agenda memo.

Riggs said the bridge and roadway portion of the project will cost about $8.3 million, which will come from a county bond, roadway impact fees and project savings. The other $1.1 million for the water improvements will come from water impact fees and project savings.

The project is expected to begin in September and wrap up in fall 2025.