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2019 Construction GuideWELCOME TO THE CONSTRUCTION GUIDE The City of Denton maintains thousands of miles of roadways, water and wastewater lines, sidewalks, and drainage systems, and over the next two years, Denton will be under construction as infrastructure is rebuilt and expanded city-wide. Capacity is being added all over town, focusing on short-term projects to fix immediate issues and long-term projects to address Denton’s growth and aging infrastructure. The City is dedicating more tax dollars and resources to infrastructure projects than ever before, and working strategically to impove the condition of our roads and get ahead of future mobility and utility challenges. No one in Denton is immune from experiencing the inconvenience and frustrations that come with construction, and the City is working every day to provide meaningful construction information to all residents and businesses. This 2019 Construction Guide will serve as a valuable resource, keeping you informed about the many ways the City is working to improve Denton.CONSTRUCTION GUIDECITY OF DENTON2019STAY INFORMED WITH IMPROVING DENTON The City has made a commitment to residents and visitors that Denton will be a great place to live, work, and play. With orange cones all over town, it’s important to keep citizens updated on projects, track progress, and help relieve the stress of navigating in construction. To help keep you informed and engaged, the City launched new tools through Improving Denton to share information about ongoing infrastructure and mobility projects. • Visit www.improvingdenton.com to get general information about current and upcoming projects, view construction maps, see current lane and road closures, and learn more about the capital improvement program. • While on the website, sign up for email notifications to get messages directly to your inbox about major road projects, planned closures, and more. Through Improving Denton emails, the City will help keep you in the loop on both City and regional mobility projects. • Check your mailbox for project notifications. If you live on or near a planned project, we’ll reach out to you directly to provide project information, schedules, and contact information. • Follow us on social media. We’ll post information on Facebook, Nextdoor, and more. See page 8 for ways you can stay connected. 2 Have a question about a project? We’re available to talk, answer questions, and get your feedback. Use the listing below for frequently contacted departments. For a comprehensive listing, visit www.cityofdenton.com. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE (940) 349-8307 CAPITAL PROJECTS (940) 349-7150 WATER/WASTEWATER (940) 349-8463 UTILITIES DISPATCH (940) 349-7000 UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE (940) 349-8700 CONTACT US For continued updates and information about City of Denton news, projects, programs, and services, look for the next issue of RESIDENT UPDATE when it hits your mailbox this March. NEW MOBILE APP GIVES RESIDENTS THE ABILITY TO SUBMIT REQUESTS OR REPORT ISSUES ON THE GO The City recently launched Engage Denton, a new app that gives you the ability to submit non-emergency requests for services, or report issues, from the convenience of your smartphone. To submit a request or report an issue —such as pothole repairs, sidewalk repairs, or a street light outage— download and open the app, select your request type, add a picture and description, and the City will get to work. You will receive periodic updates about your request and can communicate with City staff through the app. Links to other City services are also available, including utility bill pay and job opportunities. Engage Denton is available in the App Store and Google Play. For additional information, to submit a service request, or report an issue online, visit www.engagedenton.com. STREETS: REPAIR OR REPLACE? An important factor in determining when a street needs to be repaired or replaced is the overall condition index (OCI). All of Denton’s streets are categorized based on the OCI scoring system, a 100-point scale that grades City streets based on surface condition (including rutting, cracking, potholes, and patches) and ride quality. Using specialized equipment, a pavement management consultant drives Denton’s roads to produce the score. Scores are then loaded in the City’s pavement management software program, which helps to develop a preventative maintenance program to manage street assets. When roads have an OCI score of 75 or higher, they are considered in very good or excellent condition. Roads of this caliber require regular maintenance, but not much else. When a road score falls between 45 and 75, it may be considered fair/marginal or good, and will require major maintenance activities to maintain its quality. When a road’s score falls below 45, it is time to schedule reconstruction. Currently, Denton’s roadways have an average OCI score of 65, meaning that many streets need major maintenance or reconstruction. The numerous projects you see throughout this Guide are an effort to bring the City’s roadways to an average OCI score of 75, which allows us to use a more regular maintenance program, instead of reconstruction, to maintain street quality. 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM UPDATE As Denton grows, we continue to invest in infrastructure to improve mobility, quality of life, and the health and safety of you and our visitors. The Denton Capital Improvement Program advances many different projects over a number of years, including voter-approved bond programs. In an effort to minimize the impact on the tax rate, the City issues these bonds in increments over a six-year period, with the full amount planned to be issued by 2020. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton.com. $82,110,000 AUTHORIZED $54,340,000 ISSUED $16,565,000 AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED $8,454,000 AUTHORIZED $7,840,000 ISSUED $11,355,000 AUTHORIZED $5,795,000 ISSUED STREET IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $14,580,000 With more than 400 street segment reconstructions planned, streets are a major focus of the bond program. To date, 219 street segments have been reconstructed and 184 additional segments are planned to be completed by the end of 2020. Later this year, we will begin construction on Hickory Creek Road and segments of Amherst Drive; Avenues A, B, and H; Fannin and Paisley Streets; Londonderry Lane; and Hinkle and Windsor Drives (see more on page 5). We have completed the update of the traffic signals on the downtown square and are working to update others in the downtown area. We are also beginning work to enact a quiet zone by improving the railroad crossings at McKinney, Hickory, Sycamore, and Prairie Streets, with a scheduled completion of July 2019. An additional 20 to 30 street segments will be added to connect projects approved in the 2012 and 2014 bond programs. 219 COMPLETE 1 84 PL A N NE D PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES Improving our public safety facilities is a key priority for ensuring that Denton is a safe community. Construction of Fire Station 4 and the police lobby renovation are complete, while the new Fire Training Tower will open later this spring. Fire Station 3 is in design, with construction set to begin this spring as well. STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $705,000 Stormwater drainage and flood control improvements are important to protect properties and assets in the floodplain and to alleviate flooding. The Eagle Drive Drainage Improvement Project is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late summer 2019. Construction on the PEC-4 Drainage Improvement Project and Magnolia Drainage Project will begin early 2019. Multiple drainage improvements along South Bell Avenue, Oak Street, and Hickory Street will help control flooding downtown. We are scheduled to begin work on the first phases of these projects in summer 2019. PARK SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $4,085,000 Improvements at our parks and recreation facilities help us provide excellent spaces for Denton residents to unite, grow, and play. We have completed construction on the wave pool and concession stand at Water Works Park and a sprayground at Carl Gene Young, Sr. Park. We have also added shelters and basketball courts at Lake Forest and Milam Parks. The G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex is under construction and is expected to be complete by late spring 2019. In addition, playgrounds have been replaced at Evers, Milam, Fred Moore, and Denia Parks. In 2019, we’ll also replace playgrounds at MLK Jr. Rec Center, Carl Gene Young, Sr. Park, and Nette Schultz Park, and the toddler structure at Quakertown Park. Two additional major projects include a new dog park and tennis center at North Lakes Park. Visit www.dentonparks.com for quarterly project updates. 66% 100% 93% 51% 4 PROJECT SCOPE EST. START Allred Water Transmission Main Install 14,000 feet of 24-inch and 30-inch water main along John Paine and Allred between the SW Pump Station and Bonnie Brae.Q3 Bonnie Brae Street Phase 1 Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Roselawn to Vintage.Ongoing Bonnie Brae Street Phase 2 Widen Vintage Boulevard from existing 2-lane roadway to 6-lane divided roadway from I-35W frontage road to US 377.Q4 Downtown Drainage Systems Install drainage system along rail line from Sycamore to McKinney.Q3 Eagle Drive Drainage Drainage system improvements at intersection of Eagle and Myrtle as well as street reconstruction of Eagle from Elm to Carroll.Ongoing Elm & Locust Water/Sewer Replace 5,900 feet of water and wastewater lines on Locust and Elm from Hickory to US 380.Q4 Hickory Street Phase 3 Reconstruct roadway and improve utilities from Avenue C to Avenue B.Ongoing Hickory Street Phase 4 Reconstruct roadway and improve utilities from Avenue B to Welch.Q1 Hickory Creek Road East Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Teasley to FM 2499.Q3 Hickory Creek Road West Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Teasley to Riverpass.Q1 I-35/Scripture Water Main Install 600 feet of 20-inch water main along I-35 near Scripture.Q3 I-35/US 380 Water Main Install 1,900 feet of 20-inch water main and 900 feet of 16-inch water main along I-35 near US 380.Q3 Magnolia Drainage Install new box culverts on Hinkle and Windsor from North Pecan Creek to Windsor. Reconstruct the pavement along Hinkle from University to Windsor and along Windsor from Hinkle to Elm. Q1 Mayhill Road Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Edwards to US 380.Ongoing McKinney Street Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Loop 288 to Grissom.Q1 Morse Street Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Loop 288 to Mayhill.Q3 North South Water Main Phase 2 Install 10,000 feet of 36-inch and 42-inch water main along Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to I-35E.Q1 North South Water Main Phase 3 Install 4,900 feet of 42-inch water main along Bonnie Brae from I-35E to Scripture.Q2 PEC-4 Phases 1 & 2 Install box culvert along Pecan Creek upper tributary between Wainwright and Prairie. Replace water and wastewater lines along Elm and Locust from Eagle to Hickory.Q2 Whether you live, work, or play in Denton, you are likely to be impacted by road or utility construction over the next year. Projects are planned for neighborhood streets and major thoroughfares across all areas of the city. Pages 4 and 5 in this Guide provide a breakdown of the major projects, improvements, and timelines, including when you can expect work to occur. Pages 6 and 7 provide additional details on the regional mobility projects, major City projects, and City facilities that are planned for exciting upgrades in 2019. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton.com. Q1 - First Quarter 2019 | Q2 - Second Quarter 2019 | Q3 - Third Quarter 2019 | Q4 - Fourth Quarter 2019 MAJOR PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 2019 IMPROVING DENTON 2019 PROJECT GUIDE 5 PROJECT EST. START PROJECT EST. START PROJECT EST. START Amherst Drive (S) (Fordham to Malone)Q2 Hinkle Drive (S) (Windsor to University)Q2 Robson Ranch Road (WW) (In easement between Robson Ranch and I-35W) Q3 Atlas Drive (S, W, WW) (Redstone to Hercules)Q1 Johnson Street (S, W) (Mill to Dallas, Collins to Daugherty) Q2 Sagewood Street (S) (Meadow to Peartree)Q3 Avenue A (S) (Ave. A to Greenlee)Q2 Kendolph Drive (S, W, WW) (I-35 to Willowwood)Ongoing Sandy Creek Drive (S, WW) (Angelina Bend to Sandy Creek)Q3 Avenue B (S) (Margie to Underwood)Q1 Kerley Street (S, W, WW) (Duncan to Shady Oaks)Q1 Scripture Street (S) (Thomas to Jagoe)Q2 Avenue H (S) (Louise to Prairie)Q2 Kings Row (S, W, WW) (Stuart to Sherman)Ongoing Sheraton Road (S) (Imperial to Sun Valley)Q4 Bernard Street (S, W) (Hickory to Fannin)Q1 Laguna Street (S) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Sierra Drive (S, W, WW) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Bowling Green Street (S, W) (Georgetown to Auburn)Ongoing Londonderry Lane (S) (Teasley to Hollyhill)Ongoing Stella Street/Avenue H (S, W, WW) (Bonnie Brae to Ave. G) Q3 Castle Lane (S) (Full extent)Q1 Manhattan Drive (S, W, WW) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Thomas Street (S) (Panhandle to W. Oak)Q1 Fannin Street (S, W) (Welch to Beatty)Q2 Mill Street (S, W, D) (Wye to Industrial)Q2 Uland Street (S, WW) (Railroad to Rose)Q2 Forrestridge Drive (S) (Hobson to Highview)Q1 Mistywood Lane/Royal Lane (S, W, WW, D) (Woodhaven to Jamestown, including Royal and Rockwood) Ongoing Wayne Street (S, W) (Boyd to Mozingo)Ongoing Foxcroft Circle (WW) (East of Old North to Emerson & Northcreast to Archer Trail) Q2 Mulberry Street (S, W) (Bernard to Cedar)Q3 Wellington Drive (WW) (Northwest of Sherman)Q1 Fulton Street (S, W, WW) (Congress to W. Oak)Ongoing Northwood Terrace (S, W, WW) (North extent to Edgewood Place)Q2 Westgate Drive (S) (Fladger to Windsor)Q3 Greenway/Augusta (S, WW) (Windsor Farms to dead end)Q4 Orr Street (S, WW) (Elm to Locust)Q2 Whitney Court (S) (Full extent)Q2 Hercules Lane (S, W) (Sherman to Meadow)Q1 Paisley Street (S) (Frame to Ruddell)Ongoing Windsor Drive (S) (Hinkle to Elm)Q2 Highview Circle (S) (Full extent) Q1 Panhandle Street (S) (Aileen to Malone)Q1 Woodbrook Street (S) (Southridge to Hollyhill)Q2 Hill Alley (W) (Robertson to Martin)Q2 Quail Ridge Drive (S, W) (Cooper Branch to La Paloma)Q3 Yellowstone Place (S, W, WW) (Kings Ct. to Monterrey)Q4 Hillcrest Street (S, WW) (Emerson to Scripture)Ongoing Roberts/Woodland/Brown (S, WW) Roberts (from Brown to Brown) and Woodland (Brown to Cherrywood) Q3 ROAD AND UTILITY PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 2019 Road and utility projects make up the majority the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), but the CIP also includes regular upgrades, maintenance, and replacements. To maintain the overall health of our transportation and utility infrastructure network, existing roads and underground utility systems have to be reconstructed or replaced when they reach the end of their useful life. While each project is different, this process can include removing and replacing the driving surface, replacing curbs and gutters, updating, moving, or replacing subsurface utilities, and occasionally involves sidewalk replacements. This may be a lengthy process, but this work will result in much-improved streets and utilities, designed to last for many years. The projects listed below are the ongoing and upcoming projects that you can expect throughout 2019. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton. S - Streets Project | W - Water Project | WW - Wastewater Project | D - Drainage Project Q1 - First Quarter 2019 | Q2 - Second Quarter 2019 | Q3 - Third Quarter 2019 | Q4 - Fourth Quarter 2019 6 Work continues on the I-35E project including the Loop 288/Lillian Miller, Brinker Road, and Mayhill Road intersections. Currently, TxDOT is working on the new northbound overpasses at Loop 288 and Brinker Road. Once those are completed this spring, traffic will shift to the new lanes so that work can begin on the southbound overpasses. The Brinker Road punch-through is expected to occur in early summer, providing an additional access point to navigate from east to west across the Interstate. When construction is complete, motorists will enjoy expanded lane capacity on I-35E and much-improved mobility through the Loop 288/Lillian Miller, Brinker Road, and Mayhill Road underpasses. Visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com for additional information. The US 377 project will increase mobility on a major Denton thoroughfare by widening the two-lane rural roadway to a six-lane divided roadway, installing a new railroad overpass, and adding capacity to the Hobson Lane/FM 1830 (Country Club Road) intersection. Utility work has already started, which includes relocating the water and sewer lines to enable the future road reconstruction. When the roadwork begins later this year, motorists won’t see major impacts to the roadway at first, as new northbound lanes will be constructed on the east side of the existing roadway. Once those are complete, traffic will be shifted to the new lanes to allow reconstruction of the existing lanes. The project is planned for completion in late 2020. Visit www.us377denton.com for additional information. Residents and travelers along Teasley Lane/FM 2181 in south Denton know this area can get very busy. To relieve congestion and better accommodate growth, the existing two-lane road is being widened to a six-lane divided urban roadway from Lillian Miller Parkway to the Corinth city limit. Construction is underway and expected to continue through February 2020. As part of the project, sidewalks and signalized intersections are being added to assist with pedestrian access along the corridor. Visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com for additional information. TXDOT PROJECTS MAJOR CITY PROJECTS To accommodate mobility needs, Bonnie Brae Street is being expanded from a two-lane undivided road to a four-lane divided road. Phase 1 includes widening Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to Vintage, which is currently under construction and should wrap up by late summer 2019. Phase 2 of the project includes expanding Vintage Boulevard from two lanes to a six-lane divided roadway from I-35W to US 377 and will begin in late summer/early fall 2019. As Denton has grown over the years, so has the congestion on Mayhill Road. Since 2017, the City has been working to expand Mayhill from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway to accommodate traffic. Construction will continue throughout 2019, and is planned for completion in spring 2020. Once complete, Mayhill Road will be able to handle the continued growth in the area and serve as an alternate route to Loop 288. The reconstruction of Hickory Street (Bonnie Brae to Carroll) is expected to be complete by fall 2019. The project includes upgrading the roadway, water, wastewater, gas, and electric utilities in the area, which will result in a corridor that will last for the next 40 years. Currently, Atmos Gas is working in the area between Avenue B and Welch. If Atmos completes the installation of their new lines as scheduled, the Streets Department will complete this portion of the project by the end of March. Construction on the last phase of the project (Welch to Carroll) is expected to begin in July. Lillian Miller Pkwy.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 EL oop 288Loop 288Lillian Miller Pkwy.Lillian Miller Pkwy.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 EL oop 288Loop 288Lillian Miller Pkwy.Current Intersection Improved Intersection CURRENT INTERSECTION IMPROVED INTERSECTION Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 EBrin ker Rd.Brinker Rd.LOOP 288 CURRENT INTERSECTION BRINKER ROAD CURRENT INTERSECTION LOOP 288 IMPROVED INTERSECTION BRINKER ROAD IMPROVED INTERSECTION G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex Construction at the Vela Athletic Complex in North Lakes Park continues to progress. New sod has been laid and a new playground consisting of slides, swings, and numerous other play features is also ready to go. In early 2019, work will begin on the concession/restroom facility, and the target date for completion is March 2019. Fire Station No. 3 With bidding underway in early January, construction is expected to start on the new Fire Station No. 3 in spring 2019. The new Station will be built on the corner of McCormick and Underwood Streets across from the existing station. The new station will be greatly expanded, with 14,350 square feet of space, four apparatus bays, and room for a police office. The station will be built to accommodate growth, with the ability to house an additional ladder truck and up to 12 firefighters in the future. The planned in-service date is late summer/early fall 2020. Fire Station No. 8 A new Fire Station No. 8 will be built near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Brinker Road to serve the growing areas in southeast Denton, businesses in the medical district, and areas near I-35E, Mayhill Road, and State School Road. The new station will be an 8,500-square-foot station with space for six firefighters. It will also be the home of a new fire engine, Engine 8. Medic 8, already in service, will move from its temporary location at Medical City Denton, to the new station. Design will start in early 2019, with a planned in-service date of late fall 2020. North Lakes Dog Park Plans are underway to build a new 3.65-acre dog park at North Lakes Park, near the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. The park will feature three separate play areas and a fourth small flexible area for play, agility, and/or dog obedience programs. Amenities being considered are based on community feedback and include shade structure(s), dog agility equipment, human and dog water fountains, waste stations, benches, and picnic tables. Concept plans were reviewed and approved by City Council and a ground-breaking is anticipated for spring 2019. All project schedules and timelines are subject to change. Visit www.improvingdenton.com for the most up-to-date information. FACILITY PROJECTS 7 The Pecan Creek Tributary 4 (PEC-4) Drainage Improvement Project includes the installation of new underground box culverts from the intersection of Wainwright Street and Highland Street along the tributary to just west of Prairie Street. The new box culvert will help reduce flooding in the downtown area during large storm events. During construction, crews will also replace and improve the water and wastewater main lines along Elm Street and Locust Street (Eagle to Hickory). Construction is set to begin in April. The Eagle Drive Drainage Project Phase 2 includes constructing an underground drainage system that will replace the open channel to help reduce flooding south of downtown (once all phases of this project are constructed). As part of the project, the City is reconstructing Eagle Drive (Carroll to Elm), which is why part of the roadway is currently closed. Construction on this project will continue this year, with a planned completion date of June 2019. The Hickory Creek Road West Project will widen the existing roadway to include four main lanes, a median, and turn lanes. The project will also include upgrades to storm drains and sidewalks along the roadway. Construction is set to begin in February. The Magnolia Drainage Project is a lot more than just drainage. While the project includes constructing a new storm drain along Windsor and Hinkle Drives to intercept runoff along the route, crews will also be removing and replacing the road surfaces on Hinkle Drive (University to Windsor) and Windsor Drive (Hinkle to Elm). Construction is expected to begin in February. MAJOR CITY PROJECTS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6) Dog Park Concept Plan STAY UPDATED www.improvingdenton.com /cityofdenton /cityofdenton @cityofdentontx A publication of the City of Denton • ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • wwww.cityofdenton.com CONSTRUCTION GUIDE CITY OF DENTON 2019 /cityofdenton Email Notifications For additional information about these projects and more, visit www.improvingdenton.com.