HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0047) M&C 20-0754City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0754
LOG NAME: 20TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THOMPSON ROAD
SUBJECT
(CD 4) Authorize the Temporary Closure of Thompson Road from the Intersection of North Riverside Drive to Approximately 700 Feet East of
the Intersection from October 21, 2020 to January 11, 2021 for Construction Activities
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the temporary closure of Thompson Road from the intersection of North Riverside Drive and up
to approximately 700 feet east of the intersection from October 21, 2020 to January 11, 2021 for construction activities.
DISCUSSION:
North Riverside Drive is currently under reconstruction from Old Denton Road to North Tarrant Parkway. The reconstruction includes new traveling
lanes, intersection improvements with roundabouts at Thompson Road and Summerfields Boulevard, drainage improvements, shared -use
paths, sidewalks, and street lights (City Project No. CO2272). In this current phase of construction, North Riverside Drive at Thompson Road has
a three foot rise in elevation. As a result, it is difficult to navigate 90 degree turns. McMahon Construction requests a closure at this intersection
and up to 700 feet east on Thompson Road. The closure will accelerate the construction of the proposed east leg of the Thompson Road
roundabout, thus improving work zone safety and preventing potential driver drop off hazards due to significant grade differences at the
intersection. Staff recommends this temporary closure in the interests of safety to the public as well as for the work zone while accelerating the
construction of the proposed roundabout.
Traffic control plans for this project have previously been accepted.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861