MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Mesquite is partnering with Dallas County for a $12.9 million project to reconstruct Town East Boulevard from U.S. Highway 80 to Skyline Drive. This is highlighted by the reconstruction of the existing six-lane roadway section from Forney Road to U.S. 80 and lane reductions from six lanes to four lanes from Skyline Drive to Forney Road. The lane reductions will move traffic away from residential areas while still maintaining roadway capacity for the industrial businesses. Improvements include replacing aging water and sanitary sewer as well as upgrading the drainage infrastructure through the corridor. The pavement section for Town East Boulevard will have a substantially thicker concrete pavement section to sustain the industrial vehicle use in the area. Hardscaping amenities have also been integrated into the project which will feature a screening wall and a walking trail. The trail will connect the community to the Westover Greenbelt and the existing trail system at Military Parkway and Town East which is part of the Mesquite Heritage Trail. The roadway and pedestrian points will be beautifully accented with an array of planting materials to finish off the aesthetics of the project.
- 12.9 million dollars is the total cost of the project
- 4.4 million dollars donated by Dallas County
- 6,600 linear feet is the length of the pedestrian trail and sidewalk
- 4,900 feet is the length of the road reconstruction
- 13 inches is the depth of the concrete being poured to accommodate heavy truck traffic
- 12 feet is the width of the new trail to accommodate walkers, bicyclists and joggers
- 8 feet is the height of the screening wall to buffer the homes in the area from traffic
