Capital Transportation Projects

WHAT WE DO

The Capital Projects Department is responsible for the master planning, engineering, funding, and construction of public assets that foster economic growth, improve quality of life, and build a stronger Weatherford community.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

The City of Weatherford has a multitude of capital improvement projects that require ongoing support and evaluation. However, other services are offered including:

• Oversee capital transportation policy/planning/development/execution via Transportation Advisory Board and City Council.

• Facilitates public/private partnership funding and economic development through Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).

• Regional representative North Central Texas Council of Governments – safeguard Weatherford mobility interests & funding.

• Primary contact to TxDOT on strategic planning initiatives, capital improvements, and local inter-agency coordination.

• Administer Stormwater Utility Fund – revenue management, master planning, project programming, design and construction.

• Manage, implement and update of City of Weatherford engineering design criteria.

• Administer development requirements related to transportation and drainage impacts, infrastructure, and Right-of-Way dedications.

• Procure funding for capital planning and improvements utilizing local, state, and federal funding initiatives.

• Oversee capital project construction review, design, inspection, and management services.

CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION

• Roadway Impact Fee study

• IH-20 Interstate Access Justification

• Roadway Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

• Downtown Bypass – Phase 1

• US 180/Cutters Way Traffic Signal

• South Main Green Ribbon – Phase 2

• US 180 Green Ribbon – Phase 1

• IH 20 Gateway – Green Ribbon

• Town Creek Trail – Phase III

• Town Creek Trail – Phase IV

STORMWATER UTILITY

• Rusk Street Stormwater Improvements

• Construction is substantially complete on an underground stormwater conveyance system along North Rusk street from Throckmorton Street to East First Street. The system consists of over 2,000 linear feet of pipe, along with new curb and wye inlets nlet with openings on four sides which allows for greater water intake into the system). A polypropylene pipe material was used as an innovative alternative that yielded improved efficiency/cost. The construction of this system is being done in advance of the planned water/wastewater and roadway improvements as part of an interdepartmental effort to streamline and coordinate infrastructure rehabilitation.

• Martin Drive Stormdrain Improvements • Southwest Quadrant Downtown Stormdrain Repair

OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS

• Boundary Bridge Replacement

• Mesa Street Drainage Analysis

• Roger Williams Channel Analysis

• East Lake Drive Stormwater Improvements

• Lakeway Estates Erosion Repair

• Town Creek Tributary Erosion Assessment

• Elm Street Culvert Repair