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DENTON, TX, Sept. 29, 2014 – The construction on the East Hickory Capital Improvement Project (CIP) continues to make progress.  The section of East Hickory from Bell Avenue to Railroad Street was reopened to traffic on Friday, Sept. 26, concluding Phase 2 of the project. As part of Phase 2, the contractor made adjustments to the water line and installed a major storm drain system, and Denton Municipal Electric (DME) replaced electric lines between Locust St. and Railroad Ave. Phase 1, which included modifications and re-construction of both sections of the Williams Square parking lot and drives, was completed in July. While all dates are subject to change, the following updated construction timeline is currently anticipated:

 

June–Dec: Contractor continues reconstruction of the E. Hickory St. pavement, sidewalks, and the beautification project related to the Hickory Grand Street project.

 

Sept. – Mid-Oct.: Hickory St. drive lanes, from Bell Ave. to Oakland St., have been fully reconstructed and will reopen, weather permitting, on Oct. 3. The contractors are currently working on the north sidewalks and parking areas.

 

Oct. - Jan:  The contractor will replace the storm system lines from Russell St. to the west, on the south side of E. Hickory, and will end just past the parking lot drive at 210 E. Hickory. Once the pipe work is complete, the ditch line will be temporarily resurfaced, and the roadway will reopen.

 

Phase 4B is scheduled to begin Oct. 16, with an expected completion date of Jan. 5, 2015. This phase is from Russell St. (on the north side of Hickory) to the Austin St. intersection. Phase 4B will address the remaining storm drain laterals and all paving, parking and sidewalk construction.

 

For a complete schedule of the project, view Timeline Schematic.

 

Access to Hickory St. will be available to existing businesses and residents during construction. Detour routes for lane and street closures will be posted during all phases of the project.

 

The City of Denton will continue to keep the public up-to-date on the E. Hickory Grand St. Project through press releases and on our website at www.cityofdenton.com. Letters and emails will be sent notifying residents and businesses that fall within the construction area.

 

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