Transportation
Transportation
BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO
BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CONNOR PITTMAN & MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO
Council nixes proposed roundabout at Hillside Drive
Read the latest on 3 local transportation projects
Funding is included in Highland Village’s 2021 bond program. The road design is now approxi- mately 65% complete, Kriston said. What they’re saying A roundabout was proposed at this intersection to improve emergency response time to the western side of the city, Kriston said. In addition, he said there are fewer potential head-on collisions at an intersection where a roundabout is present. However, residents expressed concern for the safety of the neighborhood children who cross that intersection to use the pool, tennis courts and playground across the street. “In a neighborhood where children walk, ride bikes and play near streets, the absence of clear stop signs can lead to confusion and increase the chances of accidents,” resident Natalie Schock said. “As a concerned resident, parent and advo- cate for the safety of our community’s children,
Highland Village City Council directed staff to remove the proposed roundabout at the intersec- tion of Highland Shores Boulevard and Hillside Drive after hearing resident feedback at a July 8 meeting. The roundabout was included in the Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction project design plan presented by Director of Public Works Scott Kriston. City Manager Paul Stevens said Kriston will work with engineers to revise the plan— changing the roundabout to a four-way stop—and will bring the new plan to council for approval. The background Highland Shores Boulevard has deteriorated significantly due to age and heavy use, according to city documents. To address safety concerns, reduce maintenance needs and extend the road’s lifespan, the city identified the section from Twin Coves Drive to Briarhill Boulevard for reconstruction.
Upcoming project
Ongoing project
Completed project
LEWISVILLE LAKE
HIGHLAND SHORES BLVD.
Argyle
407
COPERRAS BRANCH PARK PARKING LOT
DENTON CREEK BLVD.
35W
CRAIG CIR.
STONECREST RD.
LEWISVILLE LAKE
HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD.
HILLSIDE DR.
DENTON CREEK
Highland Village
WINCHESTER PASS
308
SPRUCE DR.
CLEVELAND GIBBS RD.
Highland Village
CANYON FALLS DR.
Argyle
REMINGTON DR.
N
N
N
N
1 Highland Village overlay projects Project: Improvements for Craig Circle, Spruce Drive, the Copperas Branch Park parking lot and marina parking lots. Update: Council approved a contract for the project in July. • Timeline: mid-August; the contractor has 75 days to finish • Cost: $277,567 • Funding source: city of Highland Village
2 Denton Creek Boulevard Bridge Project: Construction includes a multi-span bridge over Denton Creek that will connect to I-35W. Other work includes building water lines and trails. Update: Work on the paving and bridge is complete, but crews still need to extend the water line and add bridge rails. • Timeline: summer 2024-summer 2025 • Cost: Nearly $7.06 million • Funding source: town of Flower Mound
N 3 Stonecrest Road repairs Project: Concrete repairs to a series of small sections from Frenchtown Road to Winchester Pass. Update: Work was completed July 11. • Timeline: July 7-11 • Cost: None • Funding source: The contractor did the work because repairs were under warranty.
I respectfully urge you to reconsider any plans to implement roundabouts in our neighborhood.” What’s next Council members asked staff to remove the roundabout and replace it with a four-way stop. The new plan will be presented at an upcoming meeting.
LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888
WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072
DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929
Powered by FlippingBook