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

Westgate Project Scope Update

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During the Tuesday, August 10 Work Session, City staff presented City Council with an overview of the traffic study that was conducted, additional analysis, and requested feedback from the Council on the final scope of the project. Under the Westgate Improvement Project Resources section, click the August 12 Westgate Resident Scope Update to review the direction received, next steps, preliminary schematic for the project, and how to stay informed throughout the process.
Westgate Improvements Project Update

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Based on feedback received at the June 8 City Council Work Session Presentation on the scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project, staff entered into a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates to conduct a traffic study focusing on the general geography of the north/south extents of Westgate Drive including Westgate Drive, Windsor Drive, N. Bonnie Brae Street, and Bronco Way and the east/west portion of Westgate. Once completed, the traffic study will include baseline volumes and volume projections based on future development in the area. Results of this study along with more specific information on options for the proposed scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project is currently planned to be presented at the August 10 City Council Work Session.

Prior to the August 10 City Council Work Session, staff will provide a resident mailer regarding the status of the project (using the same geographical boundaries we used to invite residents to participate in the May 20 Virtual Community Meeting), continue to provide status updates on this project page, and email residents who registered for the May 20 Virtual Community Meeting regarding project status. Following final direction from the City Council on the scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project, staff will host an additional community meeting to solicit feedback once the project is at 30% design.
Thursday, May 20 Virtual Community Meeting Replay

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On Thursday, May 20, City staff hosted a virtual community meeting regarding the Westgate Improvements project.View the community meeting replay below.
Virtual Community Meeting Thursday, May 20

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The City of Denton will hold a Virtual Community Meeting on Thursday, May 20, regarding street and utility improvements in your area as part of the Westgate Capital Improvement Project (CIP).

The Westgate CIP will include street reconstruction and upgrades to the drainage, sewer, and water systems in the area. The Westgate CIP is currently in the pre-design phase. In this phase of the project, City staff will present scope options that are being considered as part of the future design of the project, pending City council direction, funding and other items. This community meeting will be followed by a City Council Work Session presentation and a future community meeting to discuss final design options, construction plans, and schedules at a later date.

The City will host the virtual community meeting to provide residents and property owners the opportunity to:
- Receive an overview of the Westgate CIP and other capital and developments occurring in the area surrounding the new Denton High School site;
- Receive an update on project scope considerations and accessibility during construction; and
- Field questions from community members.
Staff from the City of Denton, the Denton Independent School District, and the Texas Department of Transportation will be available to discuss the project and answer questions from those participating in the virtual meeting. The meeting will be hosted online using a remote format through the video-conferencing interface Zoom.
Westgate Improvements Project Update

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Staff is considering options to ensure necessary connectivity for residents of the Westglen neighborhood during construction and access concerns associated with the opening of the new Denton High School as well as other development in the area. Several options for improving the full current extents of Westgate and potential temporary and/or permanent extension of the roadway are being considered. Staff hosted a meeting with DISD on March 25 to discuss this project along with several other capital projects that are being coordinated near the new Denton High School site. A community meeting with area residents will be held to present options being considered.