Southlake Boulevard Improvements
Project Information:
- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in conjunction with the City of Southlake, will be constructing landscaped medians, deceleration lanes, and sidewalks along Southlake Blvd. Federal Congestion Management (CMAQ) funding for the construction is being provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Regional Transportation Council (RTC). TxDOT is also providing a local match for construction. The City of Southlake is paying for the engineering design of the decel lanes, right-of-way/easement acquisitions, utility relocations for the decel lanes, and the design of the median landscape enhancements and irrigation.
- The City of Southlake completed a detailed Urban Design Study in February 2008, including a median plan for Southlake Blvd. The scope of the Urban Design Study includes recommendations for the locations and design criteria for raised landscaped medians with left turn lanes along Southlake Blvd. The primary goals of the study are to foster a unique and attractive character for Southlake, to create opportunities for new public places, and to enhance the visual quality of developments and scenic areas.
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The Southlake Blvd Improvements support City Council's Strategic Focus Areas of:
- Safety and Security
- Mobility
- Infrastructure
- Quality Development
- Partnerships
- More Information on each aspect of the Southlake Blvd. Improvement project can be found by clicking the links below:
Project Details:
- Construction Start Date: June 1, 2010
- Expected Completion: August 2011
- Construction Contractor: Jagoe-Public Company
- Construction Costs: $3,841,893.13
- Staff Contact: Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Civil Engineer, (817) 748-8098.
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General Information:
- No construction on the deceleration lanes or medians will occur in the Town Square Section (Carroll Ave to Village Center) during the Holiday Shopping Season (November 1 - January 31).
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Construction work hours:
- Monday - Friday
- 7 AM - 5:30 PM
- Scope:
- An updated map showing proposed median locations along Southlake Blvd. is now available. Due to the size of the file, the map has been divided into six sections. Despite this division, the files are still very large and will take some time to download.
- Section 1 - from the western city limits to Randol Mill Avenue/Davis Boulevard
- Section 2 - from Randol Mill Avenue/Davis Boulevard to Southridge Lakes Parkway/Waterford Drive
- Section 3 - from Southridge Lakes Parkway/Waterford Drive to Bicentennial Drive
- Section 4 - from Bicentennial Drive to Foxborough
- Section 5 - from Foxborough to Village Center Drive
- Section 6 - from Village Center Drive to Nolen Drive
- An updated map showing proposed median locations along Southlake Blvd. is now available. Due to the size of the file, the map has been divided into six sections. Despite this division, the files are still very large and will take some time to download.
- Purpose:
- The construction of raised medians will provide increased safety to drivers along Southlake Blvd. by creating designated access points for left turns as opposed to simple roadway markings.
- The medians will also help to decrease illegal u-turns, which can help to reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
- What to expect:
- Construction will begin in Keller at US HWY 377 and move west to east into Southlake.
- Additional Lane Closures; Electronic message boards will notify drivers of lane closures at least 48 hours in advance.
- Contractors working in center lanes will require the center lanes to be closed
- Reduced travel speeds
- Commuters traveling on Southlake Blvd. during the construction period should plan accordingly for slow-moving traffic and longer commute times.
- Scope:
- In accordance with the 1999 Traffic Management Bond (TMB) Program approved by the voters, the City of Southlake and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be constructing right turn deceleration lanes at 14 locations along Southlake Blvd. 8 foot sidewalks will also be constructed along the length of each deceleration lane to fill in existing gaps in the sidewalk along Southlake Blvd.
- The right turn deceleration lanes will be built along Southlake Blvd. at the following intersections:
Jellico Ct. West Lake Crest Dr. Jellico Ct. East Bicentennial Park Dr. Brock Dr. Diamond Blvd. Meadowlark Ln. Foxborough Ln. Waterford Dr. Miron Dr. Stonelakes Place Westwood Dr. Timberlake Place Commerce St.
- Purpose:
- A right turn deceleration lane is a 12' - lane constructed adjacent to the main lanes of Southlake Blvd. in order to allow drivers to move safely out of the way and decelerate prior to turning right.
- The construction of a deceleration lane will also improve mobility by allowing drivers to pull off the main road in order to decelerate and turn, thereby alleviating the traffic build-up that is caused by slowing vehicles on main lanes.
- Construction Timeline:
- Summer 2010-Summer 2011
- What to Expect:
- Construction of the deceleration lanes will begin on the south side of Southlake Blvd and move west to east, starting at Brock Dr.
- Construction will then move to the north side of Southlake Blvd and move from east to west.
- Temporary Lane Closures; Electronic message boards will notify drivers of lane closures at least 48 hours in advance.
- Contractors working in center lanes
- Reduced travel speeds
- Commuters traveling on Southlake Blvd. during the construction period should plan accordingly for slow-moving traffic and longer commute times.
- Construction of the deceleration lanes will begin on the south side of Southlake Blvd and move west to east, starting at Brock Dr.
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Scope:
- 8 foot sidewalks will be constructed along the length of each deceleration lane between Pearson, and Commerce St.
- Gaps and missing segments in sidewalks will be constructed in order to connect existing sidewalks.
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Southlake Boulevard Priority Sidewalk Locations
- View Here: North side of F.M. 1709 from North White Chapel Boulevard to future deceleration lane in front of Bicentennial Park
- View Here: North side of F.M. 1709 from Diamond Boulevard to White Chapel Boulevard
- View Here: North side of F.M. 1709 from the Mendez Development to future deceleration lane at Foxborough Lane
- View Here: North side of F.M. 1709 from Foxborough Lane to future deceleration lane at Diamond Boulevard
- View Here: South side of F.M. 1709 from Harris Methodist to future deceleration lane at Miron Drive
- View Here: South side of F.M. 1709 from Davis Boulevard to Players Circle
- View Here: South side of F.M. 1709 from Chick-fil-A to existing sidewalk at Georgetown Park and continuing to Nolen Drive
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Purpose:
- 91 percent of respondents to the most recent bi-annual Citizen Survey, conducted in 2009, listed Sidewalks as a topic of high importance.
- This project will improve existing Sidewalks by constructing gaps and missing segments in order to increase pedestrian connectivity.
- This project will also increase safety and security by obviating the need for pedestrians to enter unsafe areas while walking or running.
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Transportation Enhancement Funding:
- On July 29, 2010, the Texas Transportation Commission selected Southlake's application for sidewalks along Southlake Boulevard for Transportation Enhancement funding. Please see our Transportation Enhancement application page for more information.
- Scope:
- The plan, approved by City Council on February 17, 2009, calls for the enhanced landscaping of the medians to be constructed by TxDOT as part of the FM 1709 Median project. Three separate boulevard “character zones” were identified for the FM 1709 medians as part of the Urban Design Plan adopted by City Council on February 5, 2008.
- Town Square Zone (Photos will be updated as project further develops):
Seasonal color
Ground cover
Shrubs
Flowering trees
Canopy trees - Estate Residential Zone:
Ground cover
Shrubs
Flowering trees
Evergreen trees - Commercial Retail Zone:
Ground cover
Shrubs
Flowering trees
Evergreen trees - Detailed planting schedule can be found here.
- Town Square Zone (Photos will be updated as project further develops):
- The plan, approved by City Council on February 17, 2009, calls for the enhanced landscaping of the medians to be constructed by TxDOT as part of the FM 1709 Median project. Three separate boulevard “character zones” were identified for the FM 1709 medians as part of the Urban Design Plan adopted by City Council on February 5, 2008.
- Purpose:
- A majority of respondents in the most recent bi-annual Citizen Survey, conducted in 2009, listed quality landscaping as a topic of high importance.
- This project will improve existing roadways by beautifying Southlake's major thoroughfares with vegatation and seasonal color in order to increase overall aesthetics.