Road Construction Projects To Watch In Kyle
Staff Report
Last week Kyle started the long-awaited reconstruction of Lehman Road. Kyle residents should be prepared for detours during the roadwork.
Please remember to support your local businesses as they are still open during construction.
Underground utilities will kickoff this reconstruction project, with an estimated project wrap up the timeline of 24 months and the closed portion of FM 150 to Masonwood to last several months.
However, inclement weather and other issues can affect the anticipated schedule throughout the entire project.
Motorists should be prepared for detours and closures during the construction period. The contractor is required to display signage in advance of traffic changes, lane shifts, detours, and closures.
UPDATED March 12, 2020
For updates on current road closures and detours due to construction, please click here.
• RATCLIFFE AND VAUGHN:
Road closure at Ratcliffe and Vaughn the week of March 2nd. Vaughn is located one block north of Dorman.
• WHITTENBURG AT CROMWELL DR.: This road is set to close on 1/3/20 for a period of approx. 11 months.
The contractor working on new apartments on Cromwell notified the city about the closure of Whittenburg at Cromwell Dr.
This road was closed on or about 1/3/20 for a period of approx. 11 months.
Several streets surrounding the site will experience temporary lane restrictions/street closures for concrete work.
• BURLESON ST.:
Began Construction September 2018 (approximately 24-month project) —
**The roadway north of Schlemmer is not safe for walkers; as soon as it is we will notify the public.**
March 12-27th: Holes are being dug near street and sidewalks along Burleson from Lockhart to Live Oak. Residents are advised to take extra precaution when walking in this area.
In related news, work continues moving north, Burleson opening to traffic up through Rodriguez street with workers present, so drive cautiously through the work area. Follow traffic detour for access to James Adkins.
Burleson road work north of James Adkins has been delayed due to weather and Union Pacific contractor and City permits requirements.
Burleson from Spring Branch to the tracks is closed until approximately May (Union Pacific Railroad will coordinate their work on the RR crossing during that timeframe).
That section of the roadway is expected to be closed for approximately 4 months. See this map for detours and please follow posted signs in the area.
Expect minor disruptions as there is some pending work (illumination, landscaping) on Burleson from Center Street to Rodriguez. We will use social media to communicate any issue/temporary closures if needed.
The estimated completion of the entire road is June 2020.
NOTE: All work planned work dates are estimates; weather and other issues can delay work.
Details about this project: This is a planned major reconstruction of the road and part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters.
The work involves moving utilities and adding turn lanes.
The overall project, which began Sept. 10, 2018, is anticipated to last a total of about 24 months.
**Note: as work moves north toward Marketplace, the contractor will set new detours. We will work to keep everyone updated.**
Began Construction February 2019 (approximately 24-month project) —
March 17-23, 2020 – Tentative day closure possible along Lehman intersecting streets to Lehman (Goldenrod, Primrose, Masonwood) and Lehman closed from FM 150 to S. of Masonwood. Paving of roadway. Traffic will need to exit neighborhood though Philomena when intersecting Lehman street is closed.
Steeplechase Park/Dog Park will be accessible from Brandi Circle.
Details about this project: This is a planned major reconstruction of the road and part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters. The work involves moving utilities, fixing drainage and adding turn lanes.
On Monday, 3/2/2020 – Road closure of Goldenrod at Lehman Rd for waterline utility installation.
Traffic will need to exit the neighborhood on Primrose Blvd. Intermittent closures may occur throughout the week for proper testing of waterlines.
*Weather and other issues can impact or delay the start date for new closures, and for any work on the overall project.
LAKE KYLE UPDATE:
Lake Kyle Park is now reopened to the public! The playground is temporarily closed for repairs.
Details about this project: This is a planned major reconstruction of the road and part of the 2013 road bond approved by Kyle voters. The work involves moving utilities, fixing drainage and adding turn lanes. The estimated completion of Hiver street Intersection is January 2020.
• WINDY HILL RD.:
A major reconstruction project on Windy Hill is coming in the near future. Read more about that project here.
• POST ROAD:
Post Road from FM150 to Enterprise St closed to through traffic during the daytime on March 12 & 13th for road repair. The roadway will be opened in the evenings.
• BURLESON @ 1-35 ACCESS RD..:
N. Burleson at the I-35 access road was permanently closed.
Local traffic is allowed to travel north of the Roundabout but not thru to the frontage road.
The main construction work on-going north of the roundabout is wastewater installation; the contractor will restore Burleson north of the Roundabout once the utility work is complete.
• FLAGGING OPERATIONS ON DACY LANE:
Monday 3/16/20 – Friday 3/20/20: Work will begin on Dacy Lane around address 3148 Dacy Lane and Sunflower Circle.
This work will consist of installing a wastewater manhole and +/- 100 feet of pipe.
The time of the flagging operation will be 8 AM to 5 PM.
The traffic will be flagged through with minimal stoppage as possible.
Please remember to support your local businesses as they are still open during construction.
