Rockwall County Texas is gearing up for road improvements, and the selections have been made for the firms to spearhead engineering services for key projects under the 2021 Rockwall County Road Bond Program. In an announcement released by Rockwall County, Texas, the Commissioners Court has presented the lineup of engineering and design teams for the approved roadway enhancements.
The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has grabbed the reins for Project 1, tackling the expansion of FM 549 into a four-lane roadway to accommodate the flow between FM 740 and SH 205; this particular stretch measures approximately 3.6 miles. Project 2 goes to Bridgefarmer & Associates, focusing on Horizon Road/Village Drive for nearly as long, the expansion from a two-lane to a four-lane path includes sidewalks and a reconstructed Village Drive Bridge, this particular company has a history of accommodating growing traffic.
Teague Nall and Perkins (TNP) wrangled Project 3, aiming to create more space on FM 550 with the addition of a right turn lane towards SH 205, plus a curve realignment for better navigation near Meadowcreek. According to the release, Kimley-Horn is taking on Project 4, which involves transforming Ben Payne Road from IH 30 to SH 66 from a two-lane road into a four-lane thoroughfare.
Five additional firms were pre-qualified by the Court for future road projects, these companies include OTHON, Lamb-Star, Pape-Dawson, Consor, and Freese & Nichols, showing the county's proactive approach in readying a pool of experienced teams for the ongoing push toward infrastructure improvement. Details about the commencement of the projects and their timelines are yet to unfold as the county continues to strategize on the best course of action to reduce the anticipated construction impact on daily commutes and local traffic patterns.
