Fort Worth is making strides in addressing its growing transportation needs by allocating $26 million for a series of road improvement projects.
This funding, announced during a City Council meeting on January 14, will target 11 high-priority projects aimed at accommodating the city’s expanding population and increasing traffic demands, per the Fort Worth Report. The funds, derived from transportation impact fees levied on new developments, will address shortfalls caused by inflation, supply chain issues, and fluctuating market conditions.
One of the most significant projects, the McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard development in southwest Fort Worth, will receive $6.5 million to supplement existing funds of $32.1 million. This ambitious undertaking includes constructing four-lane divided and two-lane undivided roads and adding roundabouts to improve traffic flow. Construction is set to begin in February, with completion expected within 18 to 20 months.
Other major projects include widening Bonds Ranch Road and adding pedestrian-friendly features such as sidewalks and bike lanes, with $4.5 million allocated for these upgrades.
Additional improvements will enhance Ray White Road in northeast Fort Worth, with $2.9 million earmarked for transforming it into a four-lane divided road. This project also includes installing new sidewalks and upgrading storm drains.
A similar effort is underway for WJ Boaz and West Half Roads in northwest Fort Worth, with $2.8 million dedicated to widening these thoroughfares and adding lighting and pedestrian pathways.
Avondale Haslet Road is another focus, with $2 million set aside to transform a two-mile stretch into a four-lane road. This upgrade, part of a broader $72.6 million effort funded in collaboration with Tarrant County, aims to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity in far northwest Fort Worth.
Additionally, Heritage Trace Parkway will receive $1.6 million to facilitate the construction of a new bridge over the BNSF railroad line, connecting 1,000 homes to major highways and transit options.
Smaller-scale but impactful projects include the extension of Everman Parkway in south Fort Worth, which will enhance connectivity and safety with $1 million in new funding. Similarly, Meacham Boulevard in north Fort Worth will undergo design-focused enhancements supported by an additional $1 million. This project lays the groundwork for future expansions and safety upgrades, including street lights and drainage improvements.
In northeast Fort Worth, $690,000 will go toward expanding Park Vista Boulevard to a four-lane divided road. This development is part of an ongoing effort that previously improved key intersections and added traffic signals.
Meanwhile, Trinity Boulevard in east Fort Worth will receive $480,000 for its second phase, which includes the addition of trails, new water and sewer lines, and enhanced drainage systems.