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Design advances for Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction; council hears timeline, roundabout plans and cost estimate
Summary
Engineers presented 60–75% design drawings and a $10.8 million updated project estimate for Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction. Staff described streetscape, bike/pedestrian improvements, a proposed roundabout at Hillside, drainage remediation and coordination with Denton County bond funding.
City staff presented updated design drawings and a funding update for the Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction project, telling council the work would rebuild failing pavement, improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and correct subgrade drainage issues identified in a geotechnical report.
The presentation and discussion
Tristan, the city's presenter on the project, reviewed the corridor, which the city split into three segments for design: a western section with existing overlay, a middle section identified as at or near end of life, and an eastern section that currently requires less urgent repairs. He said the 60–75% plans include a consistent cross‑section through most of the corridor: narrowed vehicle lanes, dedicated bike lanes (minimum 7 ft), new or replaced sidewalks on both sides in many segments and targeted intersection changes. Tristan said the geotechnical study revealed…
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