Construction Notice: Whitley Rd. 5 – From Starnes Rd. to Bursey Rd. End Date: January 2027
The City of Watauga is finalizing traffic control plans and coordinating with Keller ISD to begin the final phase of the Whitley Road reconstruction project. Message boards will be placed in the field about one week before work begins.
Construction is scheduled to end January 2027. The project was awarded to DDM Construction Corporation of Lake Dallas, Texas, through City Council action. Work will be completed in phases, and road closures will change as needed throughout the project.
Project Scope
This project reconstructs Whitley Road from Starnes Road to Bursey Road and includes:
- Installation of a new 12-inch diameter water line
- Rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system
- Rehabilitation and improvement of the storm drain system
- Drainage improvements to address minor flooding on Charmaine Drive and Sundown Drive
- Increased drainage capacity at North Park Drive with an additional box culvert
- Construction of a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists
Additional Improvements
- New paving and drainage
- Water line upgrades
- School signal crossings
- Bike lanes
- Sidewalk improvements
Funding
The City of Watauga received a $3,197,695 grant from Tarrant County for this project. The total cost of $7,697,558.20 is being funded through a partnership between the City and the Tarrant County Commissioners Court as part of the 2021 Transportation Bond Program. This partnership significantly reduces the construction cost burden on Watauga residents.
Resident Information
All residents directly affected by the project will receive written notices as construction progresses through each phase. The roadway will be closed to thru traffic.