Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Projects topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Fairview staff say Fairview Crossing and Parkway bridge near completion; TxDOT timing affects full alignment
Summary
Town staff updated council May 6 on Fairview Crossing/Highway 5 intersection work and the Fairview Parkway bridge over Sloane Creek, saying the road opening is days away and the bridge project is 40% complete; staff noted some alignment and timing coordination remains with TxDOT.
Public works and engineering staff told the Fairview Town Council on May 6 that work at the Fairview Crossing/Highway 5 intersection is nearly complete and the town is a matter of days away from opening the new roadway. Staff said remaining tasks include final traffic signal programming and one contractor repair of a low asphalt area near the medical center; TxDOT must complete some final steps before opening.
Town Engineer (James) described planned safety striping and reflectors for the westbound approach to reduce nighttime alignment confusion at the intersection. He said TxDOT reviewed and approved the safety striping suggestion.
On Fairview Parkway, staff showed photos of precast bridge beams set across Sloane Creek and reported the overall Parkway project was about 40% complete as of the end of March, with bridge work at roughly 28% complete. Water, sewer and storm sewer components were about 82–83% complete, and staff said some paving base‑prep was already underway. The town has invoiced Collin County per the interlocal agreement and received 50% of the county’s share; the town will invoice additional county commitments when the county’s facilities agreement is signed. Staff said the town plans to transfer nearly $1.7 million in ARPA funds into the project as needed.
Councilors raised safety concerns about an older bridge on Highway 5 with apparent pavement edge deterioration; staff said the issue stems from lateral soil movement and that TxDOT staff are aware and have discussed planned improvements. The engineer advised that the current street/bridge edges often deteriorate where there is little shoulder and heavier truck traffic.
The town engineer also reviewed Collin County’s updated thoroughfare plan. He reported the plan removal of a proposed principal arterial that would have fed State Highway 317 — a change the engineer said should reduce pressure on Fairview’s east side — and noted Stacy Road is designated a principal arterial in the updated plan from Highway 5 to U.S. 75.
No council action was required; staff asked council to authorize continued project administration and to expect invoices and funding transfers as the Parkway work progresses.
