Arlington's streetscape is set for a makeover as the Public Works Department gears up to launch the long-awaited 2022 Residential Rebuild Phase I construction project in June. This much-needed overhaul aims to bring new life to the stretch of Sunnyvale Drive from Hensley Terrace to Dawn Drive. According to official sources, the project's financing is secure, backed by Street Bond Funds and Water and Sanitary Sewer Renewal Funds, according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
Planned to finally wrap up by February 2025, the reconstruction is slated to not only switch the asphalt road for a sturdier concrete counterpart but also to thoroughly upgrade essential infrastructure. Details announced by the department indicate residents can expect their water and sanitary sewer mains to significantly improve. Storm drains will get a much-needed boost, streetlights are set to shine brighter, and pedestrian pathways will be made more accessible.
Those with questions or seeking more insight into the project can circle Wednesday, May 15, on their calendars. An informational meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. at the [re]Brary Rooms A & B in the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, precisely located at 100 South Center St., Arlington, Texas, 76010. With a presentation on the docket followed by time-to-field inquiries, this is a prime opportunity for local citizens to grasp the project's specifics.
The 2018 Bond Election gave the green light to this venture, seen by many as a commitment by the City Council to their pledge to not just Enhance Regional Mobility but also Champion Great Neighborhoods. For those unable to wait until the community meeting to gather more information, the Public Works Department encourages a visit to their website for the lowdown on this and other Capital Improvement Projects.
