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Graham officials outline road repairs, Cliff Drive housing and a possible TxDOT bypass
Summary
Officials said Rodeo Drive is on this year’s street list and the council budgeted nearly $1 million for streets; county and state planning could place a truck bypass on NORTEX’s priority list and a developer hopes to build up to 10 homes on Cliff Drive.
Residents raised several infrastructure and growth items at the Dec. 3 town hall: street repairs, a developer plan for Cliff Drive, and an early-stage proposal with TxDOT to route heavy truck traffic around Graham.
Jennifer Hengler asked about Rodeo Drive near Tractor Supply; staff said the city plans to repave the street this year and is coordinating with the county on the final 500 feet. City manager Eric Garrity said the council has increased street repair funding, and staff described a targeted approach to repair the town’s worst intersections.
County and city officials said they have discussed a possible east-side bypass to carry rock-truck traffic around Graham and told residents the project is an early priority on the NORTEX list; officials cautioned it is a long process that would involve TxDOT planning and could create annexation and residential development opportunities.
On housing, officials said a planning-and-zoning item could allow up to 10 homes on Cliff Drive in the roughly $300,000 range, addressing a shortage of housing options for young teachers and local employees. Council said approvals and contractor arrangements remain to be completed before building begins.
No formal votes took place during the town hall on these items; officials asked staff to continue coordinating with the county and state and to refine street-repair schedules.
