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Council hears Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction plan, roundabout proposal and $10.8M planning estimate
Summary
City staff presented 60–75% designs and a planning estimate of about $10.8 million for Highland Shores Boulevard reconstruction, proposing sidewalks, widened bike lanes, drainage remediation and a proposed roundabout at Hillside.
City staff presented updated designs and cost planning for a multi‑segment reconstruction of Highland Shores Boulevard at the Highland Village City Council meeting on June 10, urging council feedback on several features including a proposed roundabout at Hillside, continuous sidewalks, 7‑ to 8‑foot bike lanes and targeted drainage fixes.
Why it matters: the roadway is a principal neighborhood corridor with aging pavement, varying right‑of‑way widths and drainage/groundwater issues; the reconstruction is intended to provide a consistent cross section, safer pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and longer-lasting concrete pavement where appropriate.
Project scope and design highlights - Corridor approach: staff split the corridor into three design segments (rural bar‑ditch asphalt at one end, an urban curb‑and‑gutter middle section, and a more built-up section along the east end). Plans call for a consistent cross section with a dedicated bike lane and added or repaired sidewalks on both sides of the road where…
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