Ongoing projects
Citywide intersection improvements, Phase 1
Project: New traffic signals will be installed at previously identified locations, including four intersections along Hwy. 46 W. Intersection reconstruction also includes adding turn lanes, converting wire-hung traffic signals to mast arm-supported signals and adding pedestrian signals.
Update: The remaining, unused funds will go toward future phases, as well as separate phases for emergency vehicle signal preemptions and other signal technology upgrades, according to the city. Total initial funding for the project was $5.21 million.
- Timeline: April 2025-March 2026
- Cost: $2.9 million
- Funding source: 2023 Bond Program
Project: Reconstruction of Goodwin Lane from FM 306 to Conrads Lane, and Conrads Lane from Goodwin Lane to I-35. This includes the addition of shared pedestrian walkways and drainage improvements to the Alligator Creek Crossing.
Update: According to the city, construction on the Goodwin Lane Bridge began June 9, with estimated completion set for mid-October.
- Timeline: March 2025-March 2027
- Cost: $24.23 million
- Funding source: 2019 Bond Program
South Walnut Avenue repaving project
Project: Repaving of a section of South Walnut Avenue from County Line Road to Klein Road, as well as utility adjustments and striping.
Update: The project was completed at the end of July after beginning June 22. Lone Star Paving executed alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to allow crews to mill and repave the road. The project came in $140,000 under a $1.2 million budget, according to city officials.
- Timeline: June 22-July 30
- Cost: $1.06 million
- Funding source: fiscal year 2024-25 street maintenance funding
