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Colleyville details Cheeksburger Road project funding and design steps; $13M in county bonds and federal grants cited
Summary
Council discussed the Cheeksburger Road project funding package, engineering and design timeline, and intergovernmental coordination; staff said $13 million from a 2021 bond plus a $2.5 million congressional grant have been committed and design work will begin with a contract forthcoming.
Council members and staff discussed the Cheeksburger Road improvement project during the March 4, 2025 meeting, outlining funding commitments, coordination with regional agencies and next steps for design.
Amber Beard, director of public works, explained the project financing and partners. She said the city has an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County related to the project and noted the city is working to obtain additional funding. "Congresswoman Beth Van Dyne is providing 2,500,000.0 in grants for the project," Beard said. The council also referenced $13,000,000 provided by Commissioner Fickas through a November 2021 bond issuance. Staff said TRA (regional water authority) will install a trunk water line as part of its work and that coordinating the city’s road reconstruction with that utility work is an opportunity to reduce repeated construction disruption.
Council and staff discussion touched on design elements the city expects to pursue in coordination with engineers: sidewalks (a 5-foot sidewalk was mentioned for a different project in the meeting), turn lanes, and at least one roundabout. The mayor noted the council wants to include sidewalks and turn lanes where appropriate: "Let's get the sidewalks in like we've talked about and the turn lanes in," he said. Staff said a design contract with an engineering firm will be presented to council in the coming months; design is expected to take significant time and will include public input on particulars.
Council members said they have met with the regional Council of Governments, TxDOT, Bedford (neighboring jurisdiction) and others to align funding and that early indications show other partners may contribute. Staff emphasized the TRA trunk-line work will occur regardless, and the city’s timing is intended to take advantage of that construction window to complete road and drainage work while TRA is mobilized.
Next steps: staff will bring a design contract to council for approval in the coming months and carry out public engagement during design.
