Westgate Drive Improvement Project

The W. Westgate Drive Improvement Project will reconstruct the street to meet City of Denton residential standards. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 set to begin in mid-June. This phased approach aims to complete a portion of the roadway before the 2025-2026 school year to help reduce traffic congestion during school drop-off and pickup.

Phase 1 includes constructing wet utilities, streetlights, pedestrian improvements, and roadway connectivity from Bronco Way to the existing W. Westgate Drive segment leading to the I-35 access road.

Phase 2 will improve the stretch from Windsor Drive/Westgate Drive to the I-35 access road, and the stretch along Westgate Drive/Windsor Drive, connecting to the Bronco Way intersection. Project scope will also include water, sanitary sewer upgrades, streetlights, pedestrian mobility enhancements, drainage improvements, and full-depth roadway reconstruction.

Project Timeline: 2021 - 2026

Phase 1 April Update

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Phase 1 of this project is currently open for bidding, with the submission deadline set for April 9th. After receiving the bids, the City will conduct a thorough review, select a contractor, and award the contract. Once awarded, a Pre-Construction meeting will be held with the chosen contractor to finalize details and determine the construction start date.
Phase 2 - Right-of-way Acquisition

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Right-of-way acquisition continues for Westgate Drive Phase 2 Project. The City must acquire permanent right-of-way, temporary construction easements, drainage and slope easements. Initial offer letters are being prepared by the Consultant Engineer.
New project limits - Westgate Drive Phase 2 Improvement Project

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Westgate Drive Phase 2 Improvement Project limits are (1) from Barrow Drive to Windsor Drive.and (2) Windsor Drive from I35 access road to Westgate Drive. City Staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisition.
The East/West Westgate Drive will be first to be constructed.

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City Staff has decided to construct the East/West Westgate Drive as the first phase of construction. The second phase will reconstruct North/South Westgate Drive and Windsor Drive.
Right-of-way Acquisition continues

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The City of Denton continues forward with the preparation of the Surveyor's Exhibits needed for North/South Westgate Drive and Windsor Drive. The preparation of the Surveyor's Exhibits is the beginning of the process of appraising the required properties.
City has purchased 0.3 mitigation credit.

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City has purchased 0.3 mitigation credit for the upcoming construction project within the recognized wetlands. The wetlands are located on the lowest elevations of the project where a culvert bridge must be constructed.
United States Army Corps of Engineers issues Permit Authorization Letter

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The City of Denton has received the authorization letter to move forward with construction activities. The City will mitigate affected wetlands by the purchase of a third of a mitigation credit.
100% Pre-Final Plan Set being reviewed by City.

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After receiving the plans in late June, the City is reviewing the 100% Pre-Final Plans for any final changes.
Consultant Engineer plans to submit 100% Plan Set in late June 2024

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The Consultant Engineer has compiled all of the City Staff comments and plans to submit the 100% Plan Set to the City in late June 2024.
Virtual Community Meeting

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The City of Denton will hold a Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the roadway construction of the Westgate Drive Improvement Project. This includes improvements to the East/West Westgate Drive connection to Bronco Way, North/South Westgate Drive and Windsor Drive. The roadway improvements in your area are part of a major goal to permanently connect Bronco Way to the I-35 access road. The City will host the virtual community meeting providing residents, property and business owners the opportunity to: • Receive an overview of the Westgate Connector Paving and Drainage Improvement Project • Receive an update on project scope, timeline, and expected impacts during construction • Introduce the City’s Project Team • Field questions from community members. Click link to register for the meeting. https://cityofdenton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NwrW3YpWTLuHHueTMqTQ6A#/registration