Progress will continue on the Soldiers Field Extension and First Colony Roundabout Project after halting in December due to deficiencies.
What happened?
At a July 21 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a takeover agreement with Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company as surety for the completion of the Soldiers Field Extension and First Colony Roundabout Project.
Amerisure will oversee the project progress by DG Medina Construction through its consultant JS Held LLC, which will administer the contract, coordinate with the city and monitor construction until completion, city officials said in an email.
About the project
The project will be completed according to the original plans, specifications and contract requirements, city officials said.
The project scope includes:
- Extending Soldiers Field Drive to Hwy. 6 and adding a right-turn lane from Hwy. 6 to Soldiers Field Drive
- Removing the existing cul-de-sac on Soldiers Field Drive and reconstructing pavement
- Constructing a new roundabout at Soldiers Field Drive and First Colony Boulevard
The project will also add bike lanes and sidewalks as well as storm sewer, waterline and sanitary improvements, Community Impact previously reported.
The funding
The $3.19 million project will still be funded by the city’s nearly $91 million general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2019 as well as Fort Bend County’s November 2023 mobility bond, officials said.
However, the takeover agreement provides that if completion costs exceed the remaining contract balance, those additional costs will be borne by the surety at no additional cost to the city.
Looking ahead
The takeover agreement establishes a new completion period of 223 calendar days beginning when the notice to proceed is issued, city officials said.
