Road repairs begin for final phase of Horseshoe Bay water project
Horseshoe Bay’s High Storage site is located at Clayton Nolen Drive and Pawnee Drive. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham.
After months of construction and traffic disruptions, a major Horseshoe Bay water line project is entering its final phase, with crews set to begin rebuilding damaged roads starting Thursday, April 23, weather permitting.
The work will focus on restoring streets impacted during construction, including laying new pavement, installing curbs and replacing signage, and reseeding disturbed areas. Crews are expected to be on site daily from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. throughout the construction window, with the project slated for completion by May 7 if weather allows. Potential traffic delays and lane closures are anticipated.
The reconstruction follows completion of the High Zone Transmission Main project, which added a 16-inch pipeline along Clayton Nolen Drive, Pawnee Trail and Hi Mesa.
The upgraded line should significantly improve water service, according to city officials, by increasing delivery capacity and reducing the time it takes to move water from the Horseshoe Bay Central Water Plant to the Summit Rock water tower, from about eight hours to roughly four.
City Council approved a $190,103.50 contract increase tied to a change order from LJA Engineering, Inc. during its Tuesday, April 21,meeting. The additional cost covers design adjustments, material changes and extra road repairs needed to wrap up the project.