Strategic goals for the corridor include:                 • Making the corridor safe for families and businesses utilizing                   available resources                 • Promoting and maintaining a safe and clean neighborhood                 • Enhancing community partnerships

January 10, 2013 • Corridor update to City Council
	The City Council met in their first meeting of the new calendar year and heard an update from City staff on the South Clark Road Corridor.  Representatives from several departments provided information for the presentation which included updates on the newly completed uniform fencing project, the dedicated right-turn lane and storm drainage upgrades.  With the fence completion and receipt of the preliminary design for the right-turn lane and drainage improvements, work can begin on acquisition of a small right-of-way parcel near the intersection and utility clearances.  These last two phases should be completed by September 2013 at which time the City will advertise for bids before awarding the construction contract.  The entire corridor project including landscaping, hardscape and median improvements are expected to be completed by early 2014.
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January 4, 2013 • Right-turn lane conceptual design substantially complete

Conceptual design for the dedicated right-turn lane at the southwest corner of W. Belt Line and S. Clark Rds. has been presented to City engineers for review.  The proposed improvements will dramatically enhance performance efficiency and reduce delays at this intersection.  The preliminary design is for the turn lane only,  Landscaping, hardscape and median improvements will be part of the final design plan.

November 12, 2012 • Installation begins on new masonry fence

Installers began construction of the new masonry fence at the northernmost end of the S. Clark Rd. corridor Monday.  The multi-step construction project starts with installation of an 8-inch wide, steel reinforced concrete footing.  The high performance, pre-cast concrete panels weigh in at a remarkably light 230 lbs. and can withstand winds between 120-140 mph.  Once in place, color stain specifically designed for concrete is applied in a random earth tone color pattern.  Construction is estimated to be complete by December 1st.  [VIEW FULL-SIZE SLIDE SHOW PHOTOS]

November 2, 2012 • Trees in right-of-way removed to make room for new fence
	Contractors will begin removing trees in the right-of-way this weekend to make way for installation of uniform fenceing as part of the corridor improvement plan.  To minimize traffic congestion the tree removal will take place only on weekends and is expected to be completed by November 11th.              [VIEW FULL-SIZE SLIDE SHOW PHOTOS]

October 29, 2012 • Fence removal begins along South Clark Road corridor
Crews began removing fences along S. Clark Rd. Monday in the first phase of the City's South Clark Road Corridor improvement plan.  One of three capital projects to take place along the corridor, the fence removal will take approximately one week and will make way for installation of uniform fencing on the west side of the corridor from Bristol to Astoria.       [VIEW FULL-SIZE SLIDE SHOW PHOTOS]

September 30, 2012 • Community input and neighborhood engagement meeting

Residents and nearby corridor businesses previewed the capital improvement projects at a community input and neighborhood engagement kick-off meeting Thursday, September 20, 2012, 6:00 pm at the Cedar Hill Church of Christ, 535 So. Clark Rd. Project improvements presented included:      • Storm drainage upgrades at three corridor locations      • Dedicated right-turn lane on W. Belt Line at So. Clark      • Installation of uniform fencing on the west side of the         corridor from Bristol to Astoria Members of the City Council, representatives from Cedar Hill ISD, and city staff from administration, public works, planning, building, code enforcement police, public relations and neighborhood services were on hand to present the proposed projects, answer questions and to gather input from the community regarding these and future corridor improvements.

Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Haydin visits with a Cedar Hill East resident.

For additional information or updates on specific projects, please contact the following individuals:

Project / Issue	Contact	Telephone
Storm Drainage	Quang "Q" Nguyen	972.291.5100 ext. 2839
Right-hand Turn Lane	Quang "Q" Nguyen	972.291.5100 ext. 2839
Uniform Fencing	Johnny Kendro	972.291.5100 ext. 1091
Police P.A.C.T.	Officer Tammie Cooper	972.291.5181 ext. 2192
Code Enforcement	Stacey Graves	972.291.5100 ext. 1094
Cedar Hill ISD	Kim Lewis	972.291.1581 ext. 4023
Neighborhood Services	Patty Bushart	972.291.5100 ext. 1084

Some improvements were initiated prior to approval of the capital projects including increased police patrols and a code enforcement department 'Operation Clean Sweep.'  Added features to the roadway included a surface overlay of the street, tree trimming, removal of railroad ties, grading and tilling of medians and installation of additional landscaping in the medians and near intersections.

For information about neighborhoods in general or the South Clark Road Corridor Improvements contact Patty Bushart, Neighborhood Services, at 972.291.5100 ext. 1084.