Pecan Valley Drive sidewalk project begins
A long stretch of Pecan Valley Drive in Marble Falls soon will have sidewalks, curbs, and better drainage thanks to a $1.3 million improvement project that began Oct. 6. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey
Work started on 3,500 feet of new sidewalks along Marble Falls’ Pecan Valley Drive on Monday, Oct. 6. The grant-funded project is years in the making and should increase walkability in the neighborhood.
“There are residents walking in that street, and we want to find a safe way for them to get around,” Marble Falls City Engineer Jeff Prato told DailyTrib.com.
The $1.3 million project also consists of drainage improvements, new curbs and ramps, gutters, signage, striping, and lighting, and along Pecan Valley Drive. The road begins at Johnson Park and ends at Pecan Park.
Currently, there are no sidewalks along the road south of the bridge between the Trinity Street intersection and Alta Vista Apartments at 1001 Pecan Valley Drive. Once completed, the entire length of Pecan Valley Drive will have sidewalk access.
The sidewalk and accompanying upgrades could be finished within 77 days but might take longer depending on weather and any unforeseen circumstances. The terms of the contract, awarded to M&C Fonseca Construction Co. by the Marble Falls City Council in September, dictate the project be finished in 120 working days, at the longest.
The city does not expect full road closures, but construction could include flagging operations, short-term changes to driveway access, and lane reductions. Work will be done, by contractual agreement, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays only.
Eighty percent of the $1.3 million cost is being paid for through a Texas Transportation Commission grant awarded to Marble Falls in 2021. Since then, planning and design have been underway, leading to a groundbreaking on Monday.
The Pecan Valley sidewalk project has been a long time coming. It will be a wonderful addition to the area!