NRH – Word on the Streets

Motorists should slow down and watch for workers on Main Street between Smithfield Road and Amundson Drive, starting next week. Contractors for Atmos will begin work to relocate a gas line on the south side of the roadway. Main Street is expected to remain open to traffic in both directions during their work. After Atmos’ project is completed this fall, the City will reconstruct Main Street, between Amundson Drive and Amundson Road. Text Main to 888777 to receive project updates.

The City Council recently awarded a contract to XIT Paving and Construction Inc. for the reconstruction of Main Street between Amundson Drive and Amundson Road. The existing roadway will be replaced with reinforced concrete pavement and sidewalks will be added where currently missing. Underground utility and drainage improvements will also be made. A portion of Main Street will be closed during the street reconstruction project, which will allow the contractor to work more efficiently and finish in 8 months, instead of 12. During the Main Street closure, traffic will be detoured via Amundson Drive and Amundson Road.

The upcoming improvements to Main Street are part of the Street Bond Program that was approved by voters to reconstruct 27 streets.  

The City is also planning to reconstruct Main Street between Smithfield and Davis. That project is currently in the engineering design phase.