These Construction Projects, Impacts Continue 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 January 24, 2020

For updates on current road closures and detours due to construction, please click here.

• 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.

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.**

In related news, work continues moving north. Rodriguez is closed (temporarily) while the contractor performs work in that area. Follow traffic detour for access to James Adkins.

Spring Branch at Burleson is now closed. Traffic should detour to James Adkins or Silverado/150.

Burleson from Spring Branch to Marketplace (including James Adkins ) will close beginning on Dec. 13 (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 to traffic in the coming weeks may be needed as we still have some pending work (illumination, landscaping). 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.**

• LEHMAN RD.: Began Construction February 2019 (approximately 24-month project) —

Work on Lehman Rd. will continue north.

Beginning on or about Jan. 11, 2020, the contractor will close Lehman Rd. from just north of Hiver to just south of Brutus.

Hallie Dr. @ Lehman will be closed (Steeplechase Park/Dog Park will be accessible from Brandi Circle).

The map below outlines the detours that will be put in place during this time.

The section of Lehman Rd. from FM 150 to just past Lake Kyle Park was reopened on Dec. 23. While work is not quite complete, it is drivable.

*Weather and other issues can impact or delay the start date for new closures, and for any work on the overall project.

ABOUT LAKE KYLE: Lake Kyle Park will remain closed to the public for several more months.

The City’s PARD folks are temporarily located at the house across from Old City Hall/Krug Activity Center at 104 S. Burleson St.

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 to 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.

• BURLESON @ I-35 ACCESS RD.:

N. Burleson at the I-35 access road was permanently closed. Local traffic will be allowed going north but not thru to the frontage road.

The main work being done is wastewater installation; the contractor will then perform restoration work.

• DACY LANE.:

0n Monday 1/20/20 (MLK Day), a contractor is setting up a flagging operation for one day. The work will be to cut across Dacy Lane at Chapa Middle School.

The operation runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day. Work is expected to take one day to complete.

Traffic will be able to use the road during the work since flaggers will be on site. Use caution when driving in the area.