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
