2019-147 Hickory Street ProjectDate: July 19, 2019 Report No. 2019-147
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an update on the status of the Hickory Street construction project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Hickory Street project consist of a considerable upgrade of City infrastructure along Hickory Street between Bonnie Brae Street and Carroll Boulevard. It includes utility (water, wastewater, gas, electric, etc.) upgrades/replacements and a full reconstruction of the pavement section (street) along Hickory Street between Bonnie Brae Street and Carroll Boulevard. The ongoing
project can be clearly divided into two sections: 1. Bonnie Brae Street to Welch Street, which is under construction and is anticipated to be completed by December 2019. 2. Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard, which is currently under design and is anticipated to
be completed by early 2021. BACKGROUND: During the July 16, 2019 Mobility Committee meeting, staff was asked to provide an update on the ongoing Hickory Street Project. This project included utility upgrades/replacements and street
reconstruction along Hickory Street between Bonnie Brae Street and Carroll Boulevard. The utility upgrades and/or replacements along the entire length of the project were completed late last year. The street reconstruction component of the overall project was divided into two sections, the first section between Bonnie Brae Street and Welch Street and the second section from Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard. While the utility relocation phase of the project was underway, the scope of the
original street reconstruction project for the second section (Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard) was amended to include drainage upgrade, street lights and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks. PROJECT STATUS:
The street reconstruction along the first section between Bonnie Brae Street and Welch Street is wrapping up with ongoing active construction along Hickory Street remaining on the last two blocks between Avenue B and Welch Street. Currently, City crews are working on the reconstruction of the segment of Hickory Street from Avenue B to Fry which was estimated to be completed by August 3, 2019. The project included relocation of a wastewater line, installation of
new drainage infrastructure, sidewalk upgrades, and roadway rehabilitation. Due to unforeseen issues including abandoned underground utilities and emergency repairs in other parts of town, it is anticipated that the project may require an additional 10 working days. As such, this segment of Hickory Street will be completed by August 19, 2019. The construction of the next segment of Hickory Street from Fry Street to Welch Street will begin on August 19, 2019, with curb and gutter
and sidewalk replacements followed by a full depth street reconstruction. This segment is anticipated to be completed by December 6, 2019.
Date: July 19, 2019 Report No. 2019-147
The second section of Hickory Street (Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard) is currently under design. The proposed changes (streetlights, sidewalks, etc.) to the original scope of the project resulted in considerable revisions to the original engineering design. In order to accommodate the
proposed pedestrian level street lighting along Hickory Street within the exiting right-of-way, the northern curb had to be relocated along with the sidewalk. The proposed street cross-section (see graphic) includes an 8-foot parking lane, two 11-foot travel lanes, buffer area and a 6-foot bike lane.
The engineering design for this section of Hickory Street (Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard) is
scheduled to be completed in September 2019 and will be subsequently advertised for
construction bidding. The actual construction of the project is anticipated to begin in February
2020 with a 12-month construction period.
CONCLUSION:
The Hickory Street project can be clearly divided into two sections, one from Bonnie Brae Street to Welch Street which is nearing completion and is anticipated to be completed by December 2019 while the second segment from Welch Street to Carroll Boulevard is currently under design and is anticipated to be completed by early 2021.
STAFF CONTACT: Pritam Deshmukh Deputy City Engineer Pritam.Deshmukh@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Mobility Committee
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Public Works and Capital Projects
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: Approximately 5 hours