Welcome to the May 2021 edition of Street Talk, updating you on street and other roadway and infrastructure projects in Garland.
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Street Repairs: North Garland Avenue
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Roadway repairs to Garland Avenue from Avenue B to Buckingham Road started earlier this month. The contractor began construction at Buckingham Road heading southbound on Garland Avenue where they are replacing failed concrete panels. Once that is completed, the contractor will start repairs heading northbound.
With the continuation of this project, please expect traffic delays as various lane closures will occur during the construction period. It is estimated that the contractor will complete the project in August 2021.
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As mentioned above, the Garland Avenue project involves street repairs. That classifies it as a street rehabilitation project. Each ongoing and upcoming street project is classified into one of the following categories: street rehabilitation, street reconstruction, alley rehabilitation, alley reconstruction, or an asphalt overlay.
This is important to note because each type of project involves its unique process and duration. So, if you are notified of an upcoming project in your street or neighborhood, you probably will wonder how long the project will last. Here's a table that shows the most common project types and the approximate duration of each:
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The table above shows estimated durations. Each project is unique and different.
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If you have any questions regarding the Garland Avenue project or have any concerns, please contact the Street Department.
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Engineering: New Projects and Updates
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Carroll Drive Paving, Water and Wastewater Replacement
This project is being perfomed by GRod Construction, LLC. It will include 2,400 linear feet (LF) of 15-inch wastewater line, 2,600 LF of 8-inch water line and 2,500 LF of new concrete pavement and sidewalk. The construction of this project will take approximately 10 months.
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Glenbrook Drive Paving, Water and Wastewater Utility Improvements
These improvements will be performed by Tri-Con Services, Inc. The project includes 1,797 LF of 12-inch water line, 1,037 LF of 8-inch wastewater line, 385 LF of 15-inch sewer line and 2,250 LF of new concrete pavement. It will also include a new sidewalk along Centerville Road and will take approximately eight months to construct.
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Shiloh Road
There are exciting updates surrounding this project! The contractor is finishing sewer improvements and preparing to pave the remaining lanes starting on the south end near Interstate 635. Paving should be complete toward the end of summer!
For more information about the projects listed, contact Senior Field Engineer Mike Rozelle at 972-205-2174.
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Transportation Facility Construction Begins
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As part of Garland's 2019 Bond Program, the process to renovate and bring the existing Transportation Department signal operations and signs and markings maintenance facility up to current industry standards has begun.
The original building was constructed in 1955 and houses the Signals Group and Signs and Markings Group. This is the base for traffic signals, school zones, and flashing crosswalks operations for the city. It is also the location for the manufacturing and maintenance of traffic signs and road markings.
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These renovations are funded through the $423.7 million commitment Garland residents made in May 2019 to improve their city.
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Employees have temporarily moved out of the facility, asbestos abatement is complete and demolition started last week. The new configuration inside the building will promote productive workflow, have improved lighting, upgraded security, be more energy efficient, provide a large training room for the department, and better address issues such as pest invasions and water leakage. The Transportation Department is thankful for these necessary upgrades to its facility.
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635 East Project: Text Alert Number Change
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The 635 East text alerts are now sent from their project hotline number, 833-HWY-635E (833-499-6353). If you are already signed up, no action is needed. To sign up today, text “635 East” to 833-499-6353. Also, don't forget to sign up for e-blasts and follow this project on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Visit 635east.com for more information.
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