Ralph Fair Road in Fair Oaks Ranch considered for speed limit reduction
Ralph Fair Road is one of the primary thoroughfares running through the city of Fair Oaks Ranch. Texas Department of Transportation representatives shared an update on its road construction with Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on Dec. 4, including a potential speed limit reduction within the city limits and the final phase of bridge work.
TxDOT representatives told City Council that the speed limit along Ralph Fair Road near Fair Oaks Ranch could be reduced from 55 mph to 50 mph. The reduction process is expected to take a few months, with implementation scheduled for around April, pending approval at the state level.
The bridge construction along Ralph Fair Road shifted traffic lanes during the week of Dec. 8. Traffic along the bridge has been utilizing the northbound lane, and the pattern is planned to shift drivers to the southbound lane.
Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approves Old Fredericksburg Road improvements
Old Fredericksburg Road is planned for reconstruction, with the project cost shared between the city of Fair Oaks Ranch and Bexar County.
The repair would include a mill and overlay alongside improvements to address significant potholes and deterioration. Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on Dec. 4 approved funding for the project.
Through an interlocal agreement, or ILA, Bexar County became responsible for two-thirds of the construction cost, while the city was left accountable for the remaining third.
The total project cost is around $617,647, including a 5% contingency. The city’s share of the project is $205,882.
Rolling Acres Trail water main replacement begins
Rolling Acres Trail construction in Fair Oaks Ranch began Dec. 1, temporarily closing lanes and implementing traffic signals throughout construction.
The Rolling Acres Trail and Willow Wind/Red Bud Hill Water Line Replacement Project began in August to replace approximately 5,600 feet of aging water mains, including 3,300 feet along Willow Wind Drive/Red Bud Hill and 2,300 feet along Rolling Acres Trail.
Willow Wind Drive Replacements were completed in October, while Red Bud Hill completed construction around Dec. 10, according to the city website.
Construction on Rolling Acres Trail began Dec. 1 and is expected to be completed in early February.
