Transportation
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Main Street construction second phase underway Richardson residents can expect traffic conges- tion as Phase 2 of the Main Street reconstruction project began Feb. 17. The overview Road work will extend from Greenville Avenue to about 150 feet east of Abrams Road, and is expected to be completed by early fall, according to a presentation at a Feb. 6 open house. Construction includes: • A dedicated turn lane for left turns onto Abrams Road from Main Street • Paving improvements and water, sewer, storm drain pipe and inlet replacements • Installing barrier-free ramps at intersections to improve pedestrian access • Landscaping and aesthetic improvements along Main Street and Greenville Avenue
Richardson road construction to begin Construction at Spring Valley Road and Abrams Road is set to begin soon, with Rich- ardson City Council approving a contract bid at the Feb. 17 meeting. The overview The contract for the intersection improve- ments for $1.173 million include removal of existing northbound and southbound lanes which was recommended by a study of the intersection. The contract also includes improvements to the sidewalk and ramps, replacing traffic signals, and pavement marking and striping, according to city documents. Pedestrian improvements include direc- tional ramps at the intersection. Construction is expected to begin in April and be completed by January 2026.
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• New streetlights and other hardscape fixtures • Overhead power lines and poles will be replaced with underground conduits What you need to know During construction, at least one lane in both directions on Main Street will remain open and access to nearby businesses will be maintained. Drivers should expect traffic delays on Main Street and an increase in traffic on nearby roads. Additionally, Abrams Road travel lanes will be reduced in width during construction to provide access to northbound and southbound traffic.
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