Keller outlines South Elm Street reconstruction; contractor to mobilize March 24

City of Keller staff and the project contractor presented details of the South Elm Street reconstruction at a preconstruction kickoff meeting, saying contractor mobilization is scheduled to begin March 24 and that major construction will follow in mid‑April.

The project covers South Elm Street from the existing roundabout to about 1709 South Elm Street and includes street reconstruction, wide sidewalks and pedestrian amenities, a new elevated bridge to prevent overtopping, undergrounding of overhead utility mains, decorative concrete surfaces and new wayfinding signs. City staff said the overall construction period is expected to last about three years.

The project matters because it replaces aging utilities that currently contribute to flooding, relocates major overhead lines into an 18‑conduit duct bank, and will substantially alter traffic and parking in Old Town during construction. Alonzo Lignon, public works director for Keller, opened the meeting and introduced the project team, saying the kickoff exists to put city and contractor contact information in front of residents and…