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.
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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.
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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.
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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%
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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
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PROJECT EST.
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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
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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
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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)
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