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Commerce plans roughly $20 million in street reconstruction over six years, city staff says
Summary
City of Commerce staff outlined a multi-year street reconstruction program that officials say will total about $20–$21 million, starting with Sterling Heart and Oak Lane in 2025 and emphasizing engineering, right-of-way work and long timelines for design and construction.
City staff member said the City of Commerce, Texas, has identified about $20 million to $21 million in street reconstruction projects planned over the next six years, with work on Sterling Heart and Oak Lane slated to begin in calendar year 2025.
The city presented the reconstruction plan and the process used to pick projects, saying the work will be expensive and take several years from initial assessment to finished pavement. "Street reconstruction from beginning to end is usually 2 and a half years long," the City staff member said.
City officials said they prioritize streets for reconstruction using a pavement condition index (PCI) survey, traffic volume, underground utility condition and available budget. The city contracted a PCI evaluation covering all streets and maintains a map of results. Staff said maintenance is appropriate for short-lived fixes, while reconstruction…
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