Project to increase road capacity along highway

Representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation say Phase 1 of construction to extend FM 1938 into a four- to six-lane roadway with raised curb medians remains on schedule to finish this summer.

The first, 2.2-mile phase from Hwy. 114 to Vaquero Golf Club remains underway.

Last month, crews finished construction from Hwy. 114 to south of West Dove Road. They built three lanes in each direction with raised medians on what used to be pastures.

This month, crews are working near Randol Mill Avenue from Dove Road to Vaquero Golf Club, where they are constructing main lanes and pedestrian tunnels. TxDOT spokesman Val Lopez said crews will continue construction through the summer and drivers should not be affected by the work.

Officials are working to secure funding and construction plans for the second phase, which is 1.6 miles. The project will continue on Randol Mill Avenue, which turns into FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard), from the Vaquero Golf Club to West Southlake Boulevard.

The Texas Department of Transportation partnered with Tarrant County, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Westlake, Southlake and Keller on the project. The total cost for Phase 1 is estimated at $15.2 million, which includes a $1 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration's 2009 Highways for Life program.