By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
Taylor Morrison’s newest neighborhood, Lakeview, plans to have 55 homes off of Steiner Ranch Boulevard.
“Our development is scheduled for roads and utilities to go in through the end of the year. We may start pre-selling late this year,” said Adib Khoury, Vice President of Land Resources with Taylor Morrison, Steiner’s developer.
Lakeview sits directly behind Steiner Ranch Elementary. Photo by Erin Seitzler
By RICH KEITH, Four Points News
The Texas Department of Transportation chief — in charge of nearly 200,000 miles of roads in Texas — encouraged guests at the Four Points Chamber of Commerce lunch to get involved in order to see changes.
“The only way to make changes in your roads is to become involved in the meetings where decisions are being made,” said Phil Wilson, TxDOT Executive Director and River Place resident. He was the guest speaker at last week’s Chamber luncheon.
“There is a new Texan moving here every seven minutes, and they are not bringing their roads with them; they are bringing their cars,” Wilson said.
Chamber attendees asked how the Four Points area can get the road infrastructure it needs, given it has poor representation compared to city and near-city locations.
“Every road project starts with a conversation with local people involved,” Wilson said. “Having a seat at the table is the way to start.”
By RICH KEITH
Construction is expected to wrap up in October on the dual right-turn lanes from northbound RM 620 to eastbound RM 2222.
Recent work has focused on relocating drainage and other utilities.
Rich Keith
By RICH KEITH
Texas Department of Transportation recently resurfaced the roadway on RM 2222, but improvements do not include the expanded left-turn lane into McNeil Drive many residents were hoping to see. However, TxDOT officials say they are designing dual left-turn lanes at McNeil Drive for some point in the future.
“We have recently placed a new roadway surface made up of permeable friction course material on RM 2222 from River Place to Loop 360,” said Kelli Reyna, TxDOT spokesperson.
This material will improve safety by allowing a portion of water to drain through the roadway surface during rain events. It will also help prevent hydroplaning and reduce the amount of water that splashes from vehicles, Reyna said.
Although the new road surface is welcomed, some wanted to see more done during this round of road construction.
New pavement on RM 2222 near McNeil Drive will help absorb more water when roads are wet. TxDOT looking to add dual left turn lanes in the future. Photo by Rich Keith
“I think it’s crazy that they didn’t take the opportunity to expand the turn lane while they had the workers and the equipment already there,” said Maggie Tate, who drives to both schools from Comanche Trail area.