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

August Update

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It's official... This project is underway! The contractor has mobilized equipment and begun clearing out all vegetation and debris. In the coming weeks you will see the area start to take shape with them balancing the grade in preparation for utility work. DME has been actively working to relocate some of their facilities that were found to be in conflict with the proposed improvements.
Phase 1 July Update

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This contract was awarded to McMahon Contracting LLP on June 17th, 2025. The Pre-Construction meeting is scheduled for the week of July 7th. The Notice to Proceed will be issued to McMahon within the next two weeks for them to begin construction which is anticipated to be substantially completed near March of 2026.
Phase 2 - Right-of-way Acquistion is on hold

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Right-of-way acquisition for Phase 2 is on hold until further notice. Once again, the project limits for Phase 2 are from Barrow Drive to Windsor Drive and then from Westgate Drive to the I35 Access Road.
Phase 2 - Project Limit Reminder

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The Westgate Drive Improvement Project has been split into two phases. Phase 2 project limits are from Barrow Drive to Windsor Drive along Westgate Drive. And then Windsor Drive from Westgate Drive to the I-35 access road.
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.