Arlington City To Begin Building Voter-Approved Continuous Sidewalk Along Park Row Drive Between Johnson Creek And Collins Street

Press release from the City of Arlington:

July 08, 2021

By Nina Sherer

The Public Works and Transportation Department is pleased to announce that a project to increase accessibility in Central Arlington is scheduled to begin this summer. Beginning in August, contractors will begin constructing a continuous pedestrian path on Park Row Drive from Johnson Creek to Collins Street.

Click here to view a map of the project location.

Residents interested in learning more about this project are invited to participate in a virtual public construction briefing meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. Detailed information on how to join the meeting either online or via telephone is located on the “Public Meeting” tab of the project web page, www.arlingtontx.gov/parkrowsidewalks.

Funding for this project was approved by Arlington voters as part of the $160 million Street Improvements package included in the 2014 Bond Election. This project aligns with the City Council’s priorities to Enhance Regional Mobility and Champion Great Neighborhoods.

You can learn more about projects approved by Arlington voters in the 2014 and 2018 Bond Elections and projects currently under construction by visiting the Street Tracker web page.

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