Plans call for for improvements to Chaparral Road from SH 195 to Stillhouse Lake Road (FM 3481). The area around Chaparral Road has seen a significant increase in residents, leading to congestion and safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians. Considering this growth, the newly-constructed Chaparral High School, the many planned residential developments, and the upcoming opening of a new City middle School, the City is moving the project forward. Improvements would accommodate existing and future traffic volumes and improve safety and mobility for all roadway users, including students. The Realignment between Chaparral High School and E. Trimmier Road. The Alignment B option was selected for the realignment of Chaparral Road between Chaparral High School and E. Trimmier Road. Alignment B received the most public support, it is also the most cost efficient with minimal traffic disruptions. Realignment between Rosewood Drive and FM 3481 (Stillhouse Lake Road) A third alignment option for Chaparral Road between Rosewood Drive and FM 3481 (Stillhouse Lake Road) was developed and evaluated after the public meeting to address comments received from the public and the City of Harker Heights. This third alignment option was chosen as the preferred alignment after further evaluation and considerations. This alignment option reduces the amount of proposed right-of-way acquisition west of the Trimmier Creek bridge and shifts the alignment away from residential properties east of the bridge to address noise concerns. As of November 22, 2023, the design firm has been selected. The roadway design is expected to be complete mid-2025 and construction could begin in late-2025. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.
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