The FM 1938 improvement is an important project for the Town of Westlake and northeast Tarrant County. It is a regionally significant project that will provide an additional north-south thoroughfare between SH 360 and US 377.
In addition, FM 1938 should relieve local streets such as Dove and JT Ottinger Roads of non-residents "cutting-through" the Town of Westlake. Construction for Phase 1 of the FM 1938 project began on June 1, 2010, and is estimated to take approximately 18 months to complete. Weekly updates are provided on the website for the convenience of our residents and all citizens during the construction period.
Phase 1 is located entirely in Westlake and will extend from SH 114 south to near Randol Mill Avenue. Phase 2 of the project will begin at the south Town limits and extend to FM 1709 (Southlake Blvd) in Southlake. Phase 1 has an estimated cost of $15,244,000. Phase 2 has a projected cost of $22,656,000.
This new roadway will be a divided thoroughfare with a variable-width median of 24 feet to 48 feet. The roadway will have six lanes from SH 114 to Dove Road and four lanes from Dove Road to Randol Mill Avenue. The pavement will be concrete with curb and gutters, including an enclosed storm drain system and turning lanes at intersections. Other improvements included in Phase 1 include retaining walls used to narrow the right-of-way and save trees, as well as a pedestrian underpass near Sabine Drive. The Town has prepared a streetscape and landscape design package to beautify this north/south corridor in Westlake.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Public Works Director Jarrod Greenwood at 817-490-5717 or at jgreenwood@westlake-tx.org.
