HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9846 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9846
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council February 9, 2016
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*a SUBJECT: ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION ON EAST ROSEDALE
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This Informal Report provides a summary on the construction of roundabouts on East Rosedale
and the signage and pavement markings that are provided at these locations and other
roundabout locations throughout the City.
The East Rosedale arterial improvement project is a two mile reconstruction project located in
East Fort Worth beginning at the intersection of US 287 Northbound Frontage Road and ending
at Miller Avenue. The project includes arterial roadway improvements and construction of two
roundabouts at the intersections of Mitchell Boulevard and Ayers Avenue. Construction began in
April 2013 and is scheduled to be substantially completed by February 12, 2016.
The roundabouts constructed as part of the Rosedale corridor improvements, are similar in nature
to other two—lane roundabouts that have been constructed throughout the City. The Rosedale
locations are not completely finished in regards to advanced informational signs indicating that
the intersection ahead is a roundabout. Advanced overhead lane assignment signs have been
installed indicating the travel paths through the roundabouts along with street name signs. The
remaining advanced informational signs indicating that a roundabout is being approached, as has
been installed at recently constructed roundabouts throughout the City, should be installed by
February 12, 2016.
Pavement markings have been completed at the two Rosedale roundabouts and in the case of
these two locations, additional contrast markings — black outline markings are in place for all
markings to create a better contrast for the white pavement markings and the grey color of the
concrete travel lanes.
In addition to this signage, additional modifications are scheduled to occur regarding the
pavement area within the inter-circle of the roundabout. At other roundabout locations throughout
the City, this inter-circle pavement area has a greater color differential than the travel lane
pavement area — providing better guidance to the driver and maintaining their path in the circular
travel lanes. This inter-circle pavement area is the travel path for the rear wheels of large trucks
and is called the "truck apron" area. The initial design for the Rosedale roundabouts provided a
darker shade of "grey" for this pavement area which has proven not to be dark enough to produce
the desired contrast with the travel lanes. A darker wearing surface, similar in color to the bricks
used throughout the project will be installed on the existing pavement in this inter-circle to
produce the desired contrast and keep vehicles from deviating from the intended travel lanes as
they travel through the roundabout. The darker wearing surface will be completed by application
of concrete staining after the average temperature reaches 60 degrees to allow proper curing. In
addition, yellow raised reflective pavement markers will be placed along the edge of the curb line
for the inter-circle area.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9846
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council February 9, 2016
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The Rosedale roundabouts, like other roundabouts recently constructed throughout the City, are
designed and constructed with appropriate signs, markings and pavement features to safely
guide motorists. Please contact Todd Blomstrom, TPW Assistant Director at 817-392-2252 with
any questions regarding this project or the design of roundabouts.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS