2021 Construction GuideCONSTRUCTION GUIDECITY OF DENTON20212021
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS CONTINUE IN 2021
Last year began with major investments in the City’s
infrastructure to further address current and projected
growth all over the city of Denton. The COVID-19
pandemic required City leadership to carefully reassess
operations that would focus on three core priorities:
our community and crew safety, project quality, and
performance.
As we move forward in 2021, staff is currently designing
more than 350 street segments that will be reconstructed
as part of the $70 million 2019 Bond Residential Streets
Program, and is taking a neighborhood-focused, holistic
approach to delivering these projects. The Southeast
Denton Neighborhood will serve as the City’s first
comprehensive neighborhood improvement effort where
utility, roadway, pedestrian connectivity, streetlights, and
other public improvements are being considered as part
of the project scope to minimize construction disruption
to the community and ensure neighborhood residents
receive necessary infrastructure improvements and other
enhancements.
On March 4, staff held the first Virtual Community
Meeting with residents of Southeast Denton to discuss
planned street segments, provide an overview of the
bond project implementation process, and to seek
feedback on the types of enhancements residents want
added to their community, in addition to planned utility
and street improvements. Staff has taken the feedback
and will finalize the project scope over the next month.
With the Southeast Denton Neighborhood, and all future
neighborhood improvements funded through the 2019
Bond, staff will engage residents as key stakeholders
before project scopes are finalized and throughout the
construction process to ensure residents are informed,
know how to access information, and will provide
contact information for the duration of the project.
WEST HICKORY STREET
W. Hickory Street between Welch Street
and Carroll Boulevard
Drainage improvements, lighting
improvements, and street &
sidewalk reconstruction.
Estimated cost: $3,000,000
Funding Source: 2012 and
2014 Bond Programs
Q3
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
HICKORY CREEK ROAD PHASE 1
Hickory Creek Road, FM-2181 to FM-2499
Widening of Hickory Creek Road from two lanes to four
lanes divided between Teasley (FM-2181) and FM-2499;
sidewalk, lighting, and signal upgrades.
Estimated cost: $3,300,000
Funding Source: 2014 Bond Program
Q2
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
BONNIE BRAE BLVD., PHASE 2
Vintage Boulevard from I-35W to US 377
Widen the full extents from Vintage Boulevard
from two to four lanes including
installation of signals at US 377 &
Vintage and South Bonnie Brae;
drainage improvements;
10-foot mixed-use trail; and
a 5-foot sidewalk.
Estimated cost: $19,590,000
Funding Source: 2012 and
2014 Bond Programs, Regional
Toll Revenue, and Denton County
Q3
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION
Construction can be a foreign and complicated industry, with hundreds of terms and jargon that are difficult to
understand. With most terms found on the City’s construction website, www.improvingdenton.com, this glossary of
common construction terms can be helpful to understanding the basic terms used in City construction projects.
CONSTRUCTION 101: COMMON CONSTRUCTION TERMS GLOSSARY
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DID YOU KNOW: THE WEEKLY STREET CLOSURE REPORT
TERM DEFINITION
Improving
Denton
The City’s online portal that provides detailed information about the City’s bond programs,
major City projects, routine maintenance projects, facility projects, and more.
Construction
Projects Map
The City’s interactive GIS (Geographic Information Systems) map that displays select routine
maintenance and major City projects that are actively in construction.
Sewer Main A primary conveyance pipeline in a wastewater system.
Water Main A major line in a water supply system.
Capital
Improvement
Project
Any major City-funded improvements to facilities and/or infrastructure. These individual projects
are a part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (often referred to as the CIP). Projects may include
construction and renovation of recreation centers and libraries, acquisition of parkland, repaving
of streets, replacement of water and wastewater lines, provision of power for residents, and the
purchase of new fleet vehicles and technology networks.
Expected
Timeline This is the anticipated project schedule from conception through completion.
Project Initiation
The project initiation phase is the conceptualization of the project, which describes the basic
processes that must be performed in order to get the project authorized to start. This phase
specifies what the project should accomplish.
Project Scope The overall definition of what the project should achieve and a specific description of the project’s
intended result.
Substantial
Completion
Work on the project has reached a point where the planned improvements are usable by the
intended users with only minor items not on the critical path remaining to be completed.
The City coordinates, plans, and publishes a weekly street closure report (SCR) that informs residents of maintenance and
major projects that require temporary lane or street closures. A copy of an SCR and information descriptors are included
below. You can find the latest SCR online at www.improvingdenton.com.
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The street where the construction
activities will be performed.
The street extents where the
construction activities will be performed.
The tentative timeline for the street
closure to be in effect.
Status of closures displayed in the
report. Categories include: Upcoming,
Current, or Completed.
A brief description of the construction
activities being performed.
The City department that is managing or
completing the construction activities.
Special instructions or notes related to the street construction.
Public meeting notes related to the
street construction.
Additional City outreach methods
used to inform residents of the
construction activities.
Contact information for the
project manager.
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BOND PROGRAMS UPDATE
The 2012, 2014, and 2019 bond programs includes several street, park, public safety and drainage improvement projects
to address aging infrastructure and improve the quality of life throughout the Denton community for years to come.
For an in-depth review of the spend progress, excluding encumbrances, for each of these programs, refer to the program
and proposition breakdown below.
2012 BOND PROGRAM
Proposition 1: Street Reconstruction
The 2012 Bond Program includes one proposition for Street improvements.
Proposition 1 consists of 208 local road segments.
2014 BOND PROGRAM
The 2014 Bond Program includes four propositions. Proposition 1 consists
of Street improvements; Proposition 2 consists of Public Safety Facilities;
Proposition 3 consists of Stormwater Drainage and Flood Control; and
Proposition 4 consists of Park System improvements
2019 BOND PROGRAM
The 2019 Bond Program includes three propositions. Proposition A consists
of Street Improvements; Proposition B consists of Police Facilities; and
Proposition C consists of Land for Parks.
2012
Voter
Approved
Amount
Total Debt
Program*Total Spent Total
Remaining
Percent
Spent
Percent
Remaining
Prop 1 $20,400,000 $26,100,000 $19,955,375 $6,144,625 76%24%
2012 BOND PROGRAM BUDGET
Remaining Spent
2014
Voter
Approved
Amount
Total Debt
Program*Total Spent Total
Remaining
Percent
Spent
Percent
Remaining
Prop 1 $61,710,000 $78,310,000 $30,201,354 $48,108,646 39%61%
Prop 2 $16,565,000 $22,965,000 $19,333,762 $3,631,238 84%16%
Prop 3 $8,545,000 $8,545,000 $6,434,006 $2,110,994 75%25%
Prop 4 $11,355,000 $14,455,000 $6,508,564 $7,946,436 45%55%
Total $98,175,000 $124,275,000 $62,477,686 $61,797,314 50%50%
50%50%
Remaining Spent
2014 BOND PROGRAM BUDGET
2019
Voter
Approved
Amount
Total Debt
Program*Total Spent Total
Remaining
Percent
Spent
Percent
Remaining
Prop A $154,000,000 $154,000,000 $1,065,429 $152,934,571 1%99%
Prop B $61,900,000 $61,900,000 $2,343,377 $59,556,623 4%96%
Prop C $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 $5,000,000 0%100%
Total $220,900,000 $220,900,000 $3,408,806 $217,491,194 2%98%
98%
2%
Remaining Spent
2019 BOND PROGRAM BUDGET
24%
76%
*Includes additional funding from other sources.
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
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Bonnie Brae Street
• Phase 2 (Vintage and the intersection of Vintage at
Bonnie Brae) is scheduled for completion in Q3 2021.
• Phase 3 (Roselawn to I-35) is expected to start
construction in summer 2021 and has an estimated
completion date of Q3 2023.
• Phases 4-6 (I-35 to US77) are currently in the design phase.
• Will accommodate mobility needs and relieve congestion.
West Hercules Street Reconstruction
• West Hercules Street (Stuart to Sherman) is on target
• Projected Completion: Q2 2021.
• Will provide residents with a widened roadway for better
mobility.
Hickory Street
• Phase 5 (Welch to Carroll) began August 2020
• Projected Completion: Q3 2021.
• Will improve pedestrian safety, install new street lighting,
address aging utilities, and reconstruct the street.
Pecan Creek Tributary 4 (PEC-4)
Drainage Improvement Project
• Phase 1 (Elm from Hickory to Eagle) and Phase 2 (Locust
from Hickory to Eagle) are scheduled for completion in
Q3 2021.
• Phases 3 and 4 (between Prairie and Bernard) are in the final
stages of design.
• Will reduce flooding and upgrade aging utilities.
Hickory Creek Road West Project, Phase 2
• Active construction for this project (Hickory Creek from
Teasley to Riverpass) remains on schedule.
• Projected Completion: Q1 2022.
• Will improve mobility and safety in the area by expanding
the roadway to four lanes.
McKinney/Downtown Quiet Zones
• Establish railroad Quiet Zones at the railroad crossings of
McKinney, Hickory, Sycamore, and Prairie Streets.
• Projected Completion: Q4 2021. (Contingent on necessary
Union Pacific Railroad approvals)
• Will reduce noise in residential and downtown areas
associated with train horns.
Downtown Storm Sewer Trunk Line, Phase 1
• Increase capacity of trunk storm drainage system between
McKinney and Hickory along the Union Pacific railroad tracks.
• Projected Completion: Q4 2021.
• Reduce flooding downtown by increasing storm drainage
capacity.
2019 Street Reconstruction Program
• Construction along Thomas, Scripture, Hercules, and Windsor
is ahead of schedule.
• Projected Completion: Q4 2021.
• Street reconstruction and necessary utility replacements.
McKinney Street Widening Project, Phase 2
• Active construction for this project (Loop 288 to Grissom)
remains on schedule.
• Projected Completion: Q1 2022.
• Will improve pedestrian safety, address aging utilities,
reconstruct the street, and improve lighting.
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For additional information on all current
and upcoming construction projects
throughout the city of Denton, including
project timelines and an interactive map,
visit www.improvingdenton.com.
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Major City Projects
Bonnie Brae Street
Hickory Street
W. Hercules Street Reconstruction
McKinney Downtown Quiet Zones
Downtown Storm Sewer Trunk Line
Hickory Creek Road West
Pecan Creek Tributary (PEC-4)
2019 Street Reconstruction
McKinney Street
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Miles
Fire Station No. 3 and No. 8 –
Phase 1 of construction on
Station 3 was completed in
February 2021. Following
Phase 1 of construction,
demolition of the old station
and new public parking will be
complete by spring 2021.
Fire Station 8 is a new
8,500 square-foot facility,
and opened in February 2021.
This new station has two bays
and houses new Fire Engine 8
and Medic 8 to provide
residents and property owners
in Southeast Denton with
faster services.
MAJOR FACILITY PROJECTS
The Nook at Quakertown Park– In collaboration with
Denton Rotary, Denton Library Foundation and the
Denton Public Library, a new
mini-outdoor amphitheater was
constructed at Emily Fowler
Central Library in Quakertown Park
and completed in fall 2020. It was
possible due to donations from the
Denton Rotary, Library Foundation,
and the community. Thank you to all
that made this project a reality.
Police Facilities – Renovation of the Police Headquarters
at City Hall East and the construction of a new Substation/
Firing Range began in March 2021. Construction on the
Police Headquarters will reconfigure workspaces and
add parking. The new Police Substation will house patrol,
neighborhood services, traffic enforcement, criminal
investigation, and more. It will also house an indoor firing
range and classroom space.
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PARKS & REC FACILITY UPDATES
McKenna Park – Construction will continue
this spring at McKenna Park and is
expected to be complete in fall
2021. The new playground was
installed in December. The loop
trail and parking lot are currently
underway using the soil from the
Bonnie Brae Roundabout project.
Tennis Center – Funding from the 2014
bond program was dedicated to
the construction of a new tennis
center in North Lakes Park at
Windsor Dr. and Riney Rd.
Renovation of the old annex
building was completed in
October 2020 and will serve as
the new proshop. Construction
of the new courts will begin in the spring.
Anticipated opening of the facility is spring 2022.
Park Planning– Efforts to complete
the Parks, Recreation, and Trails
System Master Plan continues in
2021. A trails plan was
completed in 2020 that
proposes more than 200 miles
of trails for Denton over the next
25+ years. In addition, park plans
for Bowling Green Park and the
Villages of Carmel property will be started in 2021.
Master planning for the future Southwest Park will
be completed in summer 2021. While no funding is
dedicated for construction, plans will be completed in
anticipation of applying for grant funding.
American Legion Hall Senior Center– Construction
continues on a new senior center in Fred Moore Park.
This facility will consist of meeting and programming
space, fitness classes, and a computer lab. Construction
is anticipated to be completed in late spring or
early summer.
Playground Improvements–
Parks and Recreation continues
to update playgrounds across
the city. Play structures at
McKenna Park, Mack Park, and
Bowling Green Park have been
completed while Joe Skiles Park
will be under construction in
early 2021. All improvements in the
Playground Improvement Plan are being actively
completed and ongoing maintenance will continue
as needed.
Sculptures and Murals– Several projects are underway
to add beautification to the city by means of sculptures
and murals. A new mural was added to the underpass on
Robertson St. and sculptures are
in production for the MLK Jr.
Recreation Center, Vela Athletic
Complex, and Industrial Park.
Additional sculptures are in the
planning stage for other parks
and Fire Station 3. All murals and
sculptures are expected to be
implemented or completed by
fall 2021. Visit www.dentonparks.com for more info on
City of Denton Parks and Rec facilities and projects.
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TXDOT PROJECT UPDATES
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TEASLEY LANE/FM-2181:
The relocation of City utilities along FM-2181 has been
completed. TxDOT’s crews are currently completing
the drainage improvements and constructing the new
lanes of the roadway. Multiple traffic shifts are to be
expected from now until the completion of the project
in Q2 2022.
PROJECT SCOPE STATUS
Dry Fork Sanitary Sewer
Installation of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 24-inch sewer main north of
Highland Park at Bonnie Brae west to I-35W Frontage Road and south to Corbin Road
to provide wastewater services to Southwest Denton Area residents.
Active;
Q3 2023
Hickory Creek Interceptor 1 & 2 Installation of approximately 13,000 linear feet of pipe along Hickory Creek between
Fort Worth Drive (US 377) and I-35W.
Active;
Q3 2022
I-35/Scripture Water
Transmission Main
Installation of a new 20-inch water line (approx. 700 feet) crossing I-35 near
Panhandle. New water line will increase reliability and provide more adequate water
service to the western portion of the City for projected growth.
Active;
Q4 2021
I-35/380 Water Transmission
Main
Installation of a new 16-inch and 20-inch water line (approx. 2,900 feet) crossing
I-35 near US 380. The new water line will increase reliability, provide more adequate
water service to the western portion of the City for projected growth.
Active;
Q4 2021
North South Water Main Phase 2 The installation of approximately 10,000 linear feet of water transmission main along
Bonnie Brae Street from Roselawn Drive to I-35E, servicing South and West Denton.
Closeout:
Q1 2021
North South Water Main Phase 3 The installation of approximately 4,225 linear feet of water transmission main along
Bonnie Brae Street from I-35E to north of Scripture Street, servicing West Denton.
Active;
Pending
Fort Worth Drive (US 377)Construction activities scheduled for completion in March 2021.Closeout
Significant factors in infrastructure maintenance projects include the enhancement and instillation of new utility lines
and services. The table below displays active water and wastewater projects throughout the city, including project name,
scope, and status of the construction with anticipated construction completion. For additional information about City
water and wastewater services and projects, visit www.improvingdenton.com.
WATER/WASTEWATER PROJECTS
US 377:
Located on US 377/Fort
Worth Drive from I-35E
to a quarter mile south
of FM-1830, this project
widens US 377 from a
two-lane rural roadway
to a six-lane urban
section and replace the
existing railroad bridge.
The City completed utility
relocations, including
water and sewer lines
between FM-1830 and the recently demolished railroad
underpass, and TxDOT has completed all paving.
New permanent signals were installed in January in
coordination with City of Denton Traffic personnel.
The project has an estimated completion date of March
2021. Visit www.drivetexas.org for the latest traffic and
detour information.
During uncertain times, the City remains committed to
adapting and finding new ways to engage residents on
various construction projects, programs, and topics that
impact and improve our community. Below are ways
residents can stay informed and engaged on City planned
construction and improvements.
ONLINE: Visit www.improvingdenton.com to stay updated
on the latest construction projects and learn more about
planned projects throughout the City of Denton. Resources
on Improving Denton include: Construction Projects Map,
Major Projects webpages, TxDOT projects, Facility Projects,
Bond Programs, and much more.
IMPROVING DENTON EMAIL ALERTS: To receive the
latest news and info relating to construction from the City
of Denton, and opt-in to receive project specific updates,
subscribe to receive emails at www.improvingdenton.com.
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS: To introduce new
projects, provide updates on active projects, gather
feedback on strategic plans, and host input sessions, the
City will host community meetings with neighborhoods.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, community meetings
are being held virtually through the video-conferencing
interface Zoom. To learn more about upcoming virtual
meeting or view previous virtual community meetings,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeeting.
ENGAGE DENTON: Available online and on mobile,
residents can submit a request or report non-emergent
issues to City staff through the Engage Denton app. Engage
Denton is available in the App Store and Google Play. For
additional information, to submit a request, or report an
issues online, visit www.engagedenton.com
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CITY OF DENTON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASING
The City’s commitment to complete active and initiate
new voter approved or routine maintenance improvement
projects remains a top priority in 2021. Listed below are
the different phases of construction to provide community
members more information on how major city construction
projects turn from an idea to reality. As you review the
phases, keep in mind that each construction project is
unique—varying in size, scope, and complexity—and varies
depending on the needs of the project.
A major construction project can be divided mainly into
five sequential phases:
Initiation
Conceptualization of the project, which describes the
basic processes that must be performed and specifies
what the project should accomplish. Example: Ryan Road
Reconstruction (2019 Bond Funded Project).
Planning and Design
Planning: To establish the project scope, refine objectives,
and define plans and actions to attain objectives.
Design: To produce drawings and specifications to
communicate to the construction team the specific nature
of the project or improvements to be constructed.
Example: 2019 Street Reconstruction Bond Residential
Streets, Phase 3 (2019 Bond Funded Project).
Advertise, Bid, and Award
Process of advertising and
selecting a vendor that meets
the qualification standards
to deliver a service and/or
product that is reliable and
warranted for the City of
Denton. Example: 2020 Street
Bundle Sector 2 (2012 & 2014
Bond Funded Project).
Construction
Execution and progress inspection of the planned
infrastructure project while maintaining the safety,
health, and welfare of the public throughout the project’s
construction. Example: West Hickory Reconstruction
(2014 Bond Funded Project).
Closeout
Formal completion of a project, including making all final
payments, reviewing the final documentation, performing
all final inspections, closing contracts, and converting the
finalized project into an official City asset. Example:
Eagle Drive Drainage Phase 2 (2014 Bond Funded Project).
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Have a question about a project? We’re
available to talk, answer questions, and get
your feedback.
See below for frequently contacted
departments. For a comprehensive listing, visit
www.cityofdenton.com.
For questions regarding major City projects:
CAPITAL PROJECTS | (940) 349-8910
For questions regarding water and sewer:
WATER/WASTEWATER | (940) 349-8786
For questions regarding property access:
UTILITIES DISPATCH | (940) 349-7000
For questions regarding utilities and account billing:
UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE | (940) 349-8700
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