TxDOT value‑engineering seminar presents options that could shift Haslet Parkway alignment and save millions

City staff told the Haslet City Council on Oct. 20 that a TxDOT value-engineering seminar held earlier this month produced multiple alternatives for the Haslet Parkway/bridge project, including a proposal to shift the intermodal connection north by roughly 60 feet and several bridge alignments that could reduce right-of-way needs, lessen visual and noise impacts on adjacent properties and yield tens of millions of dollars in potential savings.

At a multi-day workshop, TxDOT engineers, pavement, right-of-way and utility specialists analyzed about six bridge alternatives and other design options, staff said. One option identified by the engineering team appeared to save approximately $23 million on a project staff described as roughly $180 million; staff said another alternative discussed during the workshop had cost savings estimated at around $59 million.

Staff described a design possibility that would locate Haslet Parkway27s intermodal connection on the north side of the current alignment, moving the project footprint about 60 feet north. City representatives raised land-use and access concerns at the workshop and provided TxDOT the city27s land-use plans for consideration. Staff said the engineering team was sensitive to Haslet27s development goals and that a final value-engineering report was expected in several weeks.

Potential local effects and next steps

Council members asked about impacts on private property and commercial development. Staff noted there are three properties north of Haslet Parkway potentially affected by the bridge alignment, two of which are owned by the City of Fort Worth. Staff said they have been coordinating with property owners and developers (mentioning past coordination with Kwik Trip), and that TxDOT and Haslet will continue conversations to minimize impacts and preserve future commercial access where possible.

The council did not take action on the TxDOT report at the Oct. 20 meeting; staff said a formal report from the TxDOT value-engineering team is forthcoming and will be shared with council when available.

Why it matters

Changes to alignment, bridge type and right-of-way acquisition could affect future development parcels, visual and noise impacts for adjacent properties, and the project27s cost. A substantial cost reduction on a major corridor project could change funding needs and timelines for construction.

Ending

Staff said they would distribute the TxDOT value-engineering report when it is available and continue coordination with property owners and developers as the project proceeds.