The Public Works and Transportation Department is pleased to announce work to improve approximately five lane-miles of Avenue H, from SH 360 to Great Southwest Parkway, is scheduled to begin January 2020. This revitalization project is expected to take approximately 18 months and will bring much needed roadway and drainage improvements to one of Arlington’s vital industrial areas.

Click here to view a map of the project location.

Improvements planned under this project include:

• Reconstructing 4-lane divided concrete roadway
• Asphalt reclamation of 108th and 111th Street to city limits
• Storm water infrastructure improvements
• Renewing water and sanitary sewer lines
• Streetlight improvements
• Sidewalks and landscaping improvements

The City uses an annual pavement survey program to inventory the condition of all streets within the city limits. The condition of each street segment is reported as an Overall Condition Index (OCI) Rating between 0-100 based on the “ride” and “distress” of the segment. Roads with a rating lower than 50 are called “red streets” and recommended for inclusion in the department’s Capital Improvement Program. Roads with a rating between 50 and 70 are called “yellow” streets and are included in the City’s Street Maintenance Program. The current OCI rating for this section of Avenue H is 47 but will be increased to 100 when construction is completed.

Click here to view the 2019 Street Condition map.

Residents interested in learning more about this project are encouraged to attend a Construction Briefing Meeting at the Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington, located at 700 Avenue H East, Arlington, TX 76011, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This come-and-go style meeting will be held in the Crowne 1 Room to provide more information about the scope and address any concerns regarding the scope of the project.

Funding for this project was approved by Arlington voters as part of the 2014 Bond Package and aligns with City Council’s priorities to improve regional transportation.

Want to learn more about the 2014 bond funded projects in The American Dream City? Check out the 2014 Bond Tracker webpage for maps, project timelines, articles and more.