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Ken Griffin
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Thu, Jul 27, 2000 11:43 AM
Re: Plans for MacArthur/Sandy Lake Intersection
Mr Kerns,
The City's contractor is currently installing a 30" water line across Mac, Arthur in the general area of the
referenced turn lane. The turn lane was originally disrupted when the contractor relocated a 16" water line
in this area last year. Both of these water lines come directly from our pump station and are critical in
supplying water to the City. There is also a 30" Dallas water line in the same location that relocation will
begin on later this year. With all the construction in this intersection it is difficult, if not impossible, to
maintain the referenced turn lane.
I am somewhat surprised by your comment that we are doing nothing to address this intersection and that
you have seen no indication that we are going to fix this intersection. In year's past, the City added a free
right turn lane for east bound traffic to turn south onto MacArthur and a gravel turn lane for west bound
traffic to turn north onto MacArthur. However, with the construction in the intersection neither one of these
turn lanes can be operational at this time. Also, on May 9, 2000, the City Council approved a change
order that includes the reconstruction of the entire intersection and extends the project to Kimbel Court.
The reconstruction of the intersection will take about 4 to 5 months once they start and will impact traffic,
as at a minimum we will need to reduce MacArthur to one lane each way to allow for the reconstruction.
The section of Sandy Lake from Kimbel Court to the Elm Fork Bridge was approved by the voters in the
1999 Bond Election. The project is being designed by Dallas County and construction should begin in
2001.
If you would like to discuss these items in more detail, please contact me at 972-304-3686.
Ken Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering & Public Works
>>> "Donald Kerns" <dkems@synergyteam.com> 07/13 10:38 PM >>>
I've been a resident of Coppell for almost 10 years and have seen absolutely
nothing being done to address the worst intersection in the city. Although a
turn lane from westbound Sandy Lake to northbound MacArthur was once paved
(and the sign is still posted that there is a turn lane)...the reality is
there has not been a turn lane for more than a year....only potholes...no
one attempts to turn because of this...so traffic backs up for a mile in the
morning and evening.
In addition, the "hump" for north and southbound MacArthur is the single
cause of traffic buildup for a 1/2 mile or more in the morning and evening.
>From all press reports and water bill inserts, I have seen no indication
this intersection is scheduled to be fixed despite the extensive
construction on Sandy Lake to the west.
Please advise on what the city's plans are for this intersection and how we
can get the city to maintain the 'turn lane' they have provided...
(I am also curious about the city's plans for Sandy Road east of MacArthur
to city limits....)
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Thanks
-- Don K
Donald Kerns
604 Dover Court
Coppell TX 75019-2865
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