Page 294 - CityofWataugaAdoptedBudgetFY25

CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

❖ Description: Whitley Road 5 Street Project, $4,873,000
The Whitley Road Street Project, Phases 1,2,3,4, and 5 encompass the area of Oakhill
to Starnes (1), Watauga to Chapman (2),
Chapman to Concord (3), Concord to Oakhill (4)
and Starnes to North Tarrant Parkway (5), which
is approximately 12,500 linear feet. Whitley Road
is a thoroughfare listed on the Watauga Master
Thoroughfare Plan. Whitley Road Phase 1-4
were completed in prior years. The improvements
in all phases include underground storm drains
and the rehabilitation or replacement of any water
lines and sanitary sewer lines under Whitley Road
as needed.

Justification: Whitley Road is a major
thoroughfare of the City. The existing asphalt
pavement is deteriorating. The traffic flow on
Whitley Road will improve considerably with the
improvements to this road.

Operating Impact: This project began in FY2016-
2017 and has carried over through the years. The expected completion date for the final
phase is August 2025. This street improvement will have little or no impact on operations.
These projects are funded through multiple Certificates of Obligation proceeds, Storm
Drain fees, and grants from Tarrant County. The City was awarded $800,000 for Whitley
Road 4 construction and $3.197 million for Whitley Road 5 construction.

❖ Description: Hightower Drive, Phase I, $8,022,000
This project includes a full concrete street reconstruction of Hightower Drive from Hwy
377 to Lyndale Drive, and asphalt mill and overlay of Hightower Drive from Lyndale Drive
to Rufe Snow Drive. The project includes a center median, trail, and a shared use lane.
Engineering for the project began in FY2023 and construction is expected to begin during
FY2025.

274