MA1001-CS100416Intersection Work
Okayed by Council
Denton Tap /Sandy Lake Closure Detailed
By Jean Murph
The Coppell City Council
Tuesday approved the first step
in reconstruction of the intersec-
tion of Denton Tap and Sandy
Lake Roads, agreeing to close a
section of Sandy Lake Road at
the intersection for 30 calendar
days from the beginning of work,
and rerouting traffic.
The purpose of the recon-
struction is to replace thee brick
pavers, which are failing and
have contributed to a number of
traffic accidents, especially when
wet. The intersection will now be
stamped concrete, with red
stamped concrete crosswalks.
Work will begin this summer,
once schools are out.
Sandy Lake will be closed at
the intersection of Denton Tap
to a distance of 144 feet west
and 316 feet east, according to City
Engineer Ken Griffin.
Denton Tap Road will be re-
duced to one lane northbound and
one lane southbound while inter-
section work occurs.
The City may decide to disable
the traffic lights and instead have a
flashing yellow light at the intersec-
tion to promote free - flowing traffic,
Griffin said.
Signage and message boards
will alert motorists well in advance
of the intersection "that something
is going on (they) may not want to
participate in," said Griffin. Detour
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routes and signage will also be pro-
vided.
Griffin also discussed placing a
design in the center of the intersec-
tion— concentric circles with a star
in the middle.
The Council also agreed to a
penalty for road closure beyond 30
calendar days and a variable bonus
for completion and road reopening
in less than 30 calendar days.
Executive Session Agenda
I. Deliberation regarding Real Prop-
erty
1: Discussion regarding North
Lake property.
2. South of W. Bethel Road and
east of S. Coppell Road.