The city of Fort Worth started construction in July on 2,000 feet of sidewalk and intersection improvements at Glasgow and Oak Grove roads in southeast Fort Worth.
The project, meant to improve walkability, connectivity and safety, is expected to be complete in January, city staff told residents in the area at a public workshop June 18.
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Documenter name: Lisa Gayle Markham
Agency: Fort Worth Public Meetings
Date: June 18, 2025
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Project 104758: Make 2,000 feet of sidewalk improvements on the north and south sides of Glasgow Road, and the west and east sides of Oak Grove Road, and add a bulb out at Glasgow and Oak Grove
Objectives:
- Improve pedestrian mobility, connectivity and safety by constructing sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps along Glasgow Road between De Cory Road and Highland Hills Community Center, and along Oak Grove Road from Roma Lane to Engblad Drive. Existing sidewalks will be left undisturbed with a few replacement areas.
- Provide safe access to surrounding churches, businesses, public transit stops, a park and a community center.
- Project funded by 2022 city bond program funds.
Project schedule
- Start: July 2025
- Project duration: 180 calendar days
- Anticipated completion: January 2026
- Working hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, possible weekend daytime hours
Workshop presentation: Drivers and pedestrians will benefit, the city staff said.
Besides the sidewalks and curb ramps, the project will include new pavement striping and installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons that alert drivers to crossing pedestrians.
The new bulb out at Glasgow and Oak Grove will extend the curb line and sidewalk into the street, narrowing the roadway, increasing visibility and encouraging slower speeds, the staff said.
Citizens in attendance asked why the city removed speed bumps in the neighborhood when previous construction was done. It was thought the reason was due to emergency response times. The staff encouraged residents to text 817-835-6939 with concerns in the future; this allows residents to connect with the MyFW app to request maintenance and repairs or chat with a representative.
Residents also expressed concerns over how many trees would be removed, driveway reconstruction and possible damage to sprinkler systems.
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