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Downtown design at 60%; council waits on TxDOT before moving to 90% design
Summary
Staff said downtown improvements are at 60% design and that further progress depends on TxDOT sign-off; when designs reach 90% staff will hold a town-hall meeting with downtown businesses before bidding construction in 2027.
Presenter reported the downtown improvements project is about 60% through design. "We have to wait on TxDOT," he said, explaining the city submitted designs to TxDOT and cannot move from 60% to 90% without the state's review and sign-off. He described the design process (30/60/90) and said he expects to finish design in the calendar year and to start construction in 2027 once TxDOT signs off and utility relocations are arranged.
Council members expressed frustration at the pace and asked staff to provide clearer updates on where the project stands with TxDOT. Staff said they would request a status update from the TxDOT district engineer and report back to the council with next steps and a timetable when the district-level review advances.
