A two-phase, priority road and sidewalk reconstruction project is set to begin construction next week in Kyle, increasing pedestrian safety.
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City of Kyle Public Works crews will begin work on the Blanco Street Sidewalk Project’s first phase the week of March 16, installing interim safety improvements.
Approximately 800 feet of Blanco Street, between Veterans Drive and North Meyer Street, will be temporarily transitioned into a one-way road moving eastbound. The current westbound lane will be blocked off and converted into a pedestrian passageway.
The development of a passageway along the road will provide a protected space to families and students walking or riding to Kyle Elementary School, according to the city of Kyle.
Blanco Street was recognized as a priority project in the city’s Sidewalk Master Plan due to gaps in the sidewalk and its proximity to both the road and the elementary school.
The start of the project’s construction was planned for the Hays CISD spring break period to reduce its impact on school traffic, according to the city.
The majority of Blanco Street will be closed to through traffic during the week while crews work. City staff members will be present to help residents access homes and driveways.
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Phase 1’s temporary one-way road and pedestrian corridor setup will be used until city staff complete utility work and finalize the design for a permanent sidewalk. Crews will develop a new sidewalk in Phase 2 of the project.
Blanco Street will revert to a two-way road following the sidewalk’s completion.
