Long Road To Recovery

UPDATE #12 CORRECTION - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  November 7, 2022

The original streets that required subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with a hot mix asphalt paving are completed.  There are a few areas that need some additional work and they are highlighted below.

  • Wildewood Drive (Ongoing)
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane (Drainage area needs some work)
  • Memory Lane   (Drainage area needs some work)
  • Comanche Gap Rd. (Additional point repairs & stabilization are still needed)
  • Drawbridge Drive

The original streets that were scheduled for street point repairs are completed.   A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

    Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

    Cheetah Trail

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

    Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

    Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr

Nola Ruth Blvd

    Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trl

Tundra Dr

    Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

    

 

Fuller Lane still has work remaining on it.

 

UPDATE #12 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  November 4, 2022

The original streets that required subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with a hot mix asphalt paving are completed.  There are a few areas that need some additional work and they are highlighted below.

  • Wildewood Drive (Ongoing)
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane (Drainage area needs some work)
  • Memory Lane   (Drainage area needs some work)
  • Comanche Gap Rd. (Additional point repairs & stabilization are still needed)
  • Drawbridge Drive

The original streets that were scheduled for street point repairs are completed.   A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

    Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

    Cheetah Trail

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

    Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

    Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr

Nola Ruth Blvd

    Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trl

Tundra Dr

    Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

    

 

 

UPDATE #11 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  July 19, 2022

Contractor will begin making point repairs this week. They will start on Amy Lane.

The following streets are scheduled for street point repairs. A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair. It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane                                          Beeline Dr                                         Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob                                      Cedar Oaks Dr                                 Cheetah Trail

Fuller Lane                                       Harley Dr                                           Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr                                  Lakefront Dr                                    Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr                                           Nola Ruth Blvd                               Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trl                                Tundra Dr                                         Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

Update on Comanche Gap Road - Currently undergoing the subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with hot mix asphalt paving. All the compaction testing for the subgrade passed and the asphalt is awaiting delivery.

Please Note:

There are additional road areas that are showing stress as well. Staff and the Engineer firm inventoried the city streets after the Winter Storm. Most if not all of the areas (at that time) needed to be reconstructed – which required engineering documents. Measurements of those areas that were deteriorating at that specific moment in time were cataloged and the process begin for road reconstruction designs.

After the inspections, measurements, designs, and award of bids – other areas and at times within the same roadway began show stress. The issue occurs after the bid has been awarded by council.

The engineer reviewed additional areas to include Comanche Gap yesterday with his team. Will begin the cost estimate of repairing additional sections of roadways throughout the City.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

 

UPDATE #10 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  Feb. 2022

Updated street project timeline can be found at:  HH_Road_Repair_2021_Project_Schedule_as_of_01_Feb_2021.pdf

 

 

UPDATE #9 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  Jan. 6, 2022

So now that the engineering and design of the roads are complete, why are the asphalt projects being delayed until the spring?  Over the course of laying down new asphalt, several factors are closely monitored to ensure a successful product.  

Temperatures play an important role during the process.

  • Asphalt Mix Temperature – hot mix asphalt arrives at temps between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. If the asphalt mix drops below 185 degrees, it becomes too rigid to properly compact.
  • Ambient Temperature – for an effective application, the ambient temp should exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also preferable for temperatures to be rising during the paving process, rather than falling.
  • Ground Temperature – the temp of the ground that needs the paving is the final piece of the puzzle. It should also be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

*** For this project – our bid manual requirements for the hot mix asphalt paving calls out that the ambient temp cannot drop below 32 degrees within 72 hours of paving.  For the paving, the temp must be at or above 60 degrees.

So, what happens when these temperatures are not right at the time of the project?

If the asphalt mix, ambient, and ground temperatures are not reached, we take a higher risk of having a failing end product.  

You may notice that a number of these winter storm road projects will need drainage improvements and sidewalk improvements.  The contractor is currently working those drainage items so that when the spring is here the asphalting will begin.  

Road project timeline can be found at: https://harkerheights.gov/images/PDF/Harker_Heights_Improvements_2021_-_Project_Schedule.pdf

 

 

UPDATE #8 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  Nov. 8, 2021

The Harker Heights City Council approved awarding a contract for the street improvements in the amount of $2,732,271.06 to Lonestar Grading & Materials, LLC.  The contracts are being drawn up to include insurance documents, maintenance bonds, performance bonds, surety bonds, etc.  The City has received the contractors project timelines (Click here to view the Project Schedule).  Drainage projects will begin during the winter months and the street programs are to begin early March. 

Currently the following streets will require subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with hot mix asphalt paving.  (Streets are in no order)

  • Wildewood Drive
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane
  • Memory Lane
  • Comanche Gap Rd.
  • Drawbridge Drive

The following streets are scheduled for street point repairs.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

    Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

    Cheetah Trail

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

    Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

    Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr

Nola Ruth Blvd

    Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trl

Tundra Dr

    Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

    

 

 

UPDATE #7 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  Aug. 24, 2021

The Harker Heights City Council approved awarding a contract for the street improvements in the amount of $2,732,271.06 to Lonestar Grading & Materials, LLC.  The contracts are being drawn up to include insurance documents, maintenance bonds, performance bonds, surety bonds, etc.  Mobilization of equipment is expected in late September – early October. 

Currently the following streets will require subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with hot mix asphalt paving.  (Streets are in no order)

  • Wildewood Drive
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane
  • Memory Lane

The following streets are scheduled for street point repairs.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

Cheetah Trail

Comanche Gap Rd

Drawbridge Dr

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr.

Nola Ruth Blvd

Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trail

Tundra Dr

Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

                              

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

UPDATE #6 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY                                  Aug. 3, 2021

All street projects are currently out for bid.  The sealed bid deadline is Thursday, August 12th at 2pm.  The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day. 

Currently the following streets will require subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with hot mix asphalt paving.  (Streets are in no order)

  • Wildewood Drive
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane
  • Memory Lane

The following streets are scheduled for street point repairs.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

Cheetah Trail

Comanche Gap Rd

Drawbridge Dr

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr.

Nola Ruth Blvd

Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trail

Tundra Dr

Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

                              

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

UPDATE #5 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

Progress is being made in the development of road repairs.  All cut sheets and planning documents are prepared for bid with one exception – Wildewood Drive.  The Engineer continues to work on a drainage solution for the installation of sidewalks.

Currently the following streets will require subgrade concrete stabilization rehabilitation with hot mix asphalt paving.  (Streets are in no particular order)

  • Wildewood Drive
  • Crowfoot Drive
  • Pioneer Trail
  • Miller’s Crossing
  • Chaucer Lane
  • Shelby Lane
  • Memory Lane

The following streets are scheduled for street point repairs.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

Amy Lane

Beeline Dr

Caribou Dr

Cedar Knob

Cedar Oaks Dr

Cheetah Trail

Comanche Gap Rd

Drawbridge Dr

Fuller Lane

Harley Dr

Helm’s Way

Iron Jacket Dr

Lakefront Dr

Miller’s Crossing

Modoc Dr.

Nola Ruth Blvd

Poppi Place Dr

Prospector Trail

Tundra Dr

Ute Trail

Verna Lee Blvd

                              

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

May 14, 2021

UPDATE #4 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

Update on the road repairs was presented to the City Council on Tuesday, May 11th.  Engineering phase of the project is currently underway and once that is completed the projects will be let out for bid.   The repair work will focus on five of the high traffic collector streets. 

Street point repairs will also be a priority on the collector streets.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

May 14, 2021

UPDATE #4 - LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

Update on the road repairs was presented to the City Council on Tuesday, May 11th.  Engineering phase of the project is currently underway and once that is completed the projects will be let out for bid.   The repair work will focus on five of the high traffic collector streets. 

Street point repairs will also be a priority on the collector streets.  A street point repair is not a full lane or curb to curb repair.  It’s repairing a localized defect within the pavement surface.

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

March 22, 2021

UPDATE #3 – LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

The City has contracted with an engineer to provide specifications of work and engineer’s estimate of cost in preparation for bidding the street repair. Those results are anticipated back in a few weeks for staff’s review.

Once those are approved, the plans for street repairs will be released for bid. The tentative start date for major road rehabilitation is late July to early August 2021.

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.

 

 

March 12, 2021

UPDATE #2 – LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

The City has completed its review of repairs needed on major collector streets damaged from the winter storm. The City has contracted with an engineer to provide specifications of work and engineer’s estimate of cost in preparation for bidding the street repair work out.

The City will utilize reserve funds within this current budget year to begin the repairs this year. It is the City’s desire to have repair work beginning early summer 2021.

A Collector street is defined as a street up to three lanes which carries traffic from Minor Streets, including residential streets, to the Arterial Street system.

Your City street crews will continue to work on the residential potholes throughout this year.

We appreciate your patience as these repairs will take time to resolve.