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Council reviews Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction plans; $9M–$10.8M estimate, roundabouts draw questions
Summary
City engineers presented 60–75% designs on June 10 for Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction, a corridor-wide paving, drainage and pedestrian-safety project estimated at $9M to $10.8M with a mid‑corridor roundabout proposed at Hillside.
City engineers and staff gave a project update on June 10 for the Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction program, a multi‑segment mobility and drainage project that would reshape the corridor from Highland Village Road to FM 2499.
Project scope and cost: staff said the project — advanced to roughly 60–75% design — includes pavement reconstruction (concrete in places), narrower travel lanes with consistent cross section throughout the corridor, new or repaired sidewalks on both sides, widened bike lanes (target 7-foot minimum), drainage and culvert repairs and targeted intersection work, including a roundabout at Hillside. The city’s submission to Denton County estimated construction at roughly $9 million; staff added a 20% contingency for inflation and other factors to reach an estimated city cost of about $10.8 million.…
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