Capital Projects

Lake Ridge Parkway Storage Tank

• The project scope includes the construction of a 16-inch water line and a 2.0 MG storage tank.
• Alignment for the water line is being finalized. Project design is 30% complete. This project is not funded for construction at this time.

Southwest Water Transmission Pipeline

• This is a Dallas Water Utilities project and a portion of it is within the City of Cedar Hill, from western city limit to U.S. 67, along Wintergreen Road.
• Project design is in the preliminary phase.

Cedar Hill Road Water Line Replacement, Phase 2

• Replacement of an 8" water main along Cedar Hill Road from Pleasant Run Road to Wintergreen Road. 
• Includes the asphalt reconstruction of Cedar Hill Road. 
• Project is in the construction bid phase.

Downtown Street Reconstruction, Phase 2

• Implement Phase 1 & 2 Street Improvements as identified in the Downtown Complete Streets Plan. 
• Project design is in the preliminary phase.

Lorch Park Water Line

• Construct new 8" and 12" water lines across Lester Lorch Park to improve service in the area.
• Project is currently in design phase with consultant and easement acquisition and coordination with Dallas County.

Lorch Park Sewer Line

• Construct new 10" gravity sanitary sewer line across Lester Lorch Park. 
• Project is currently in design phase with consultant and easement acquisition and coordination with Dallas County.

Roberts Drainage Improvements, Phase 1

• Reconstruct drainage ditch at the north end of Potter Street. 
• Includes upsizing existing storm water pipe from alley across Roberts Road to the creek.
• Project is in the preliminary design phase.

Duncanville Road & Bear Creek Road Intersection Improvements

• Addition of left turn lanes in each direction.
• Includes adding shoulders to improve visibility in all directions.
• Project is in the preliminary design phase.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Cities may use their CDBG funds to undertake a wide variety of activities such as, reconstructing roads, installing water lines, building playgrounds, demolishing substandard structures, making buildings ADA-accessible, etc., as long as the projects meet federal requirements.

CDBG (FY 2022)

Sidewalk Improvements and ADA Ramps

On June 28, 2022, Cedar Hill City Council authorized and agreement with Dallas County for FY 2022 CDBG Program Funding.  This agreement provides CDBG funding for sidewalk improvements along Somerset Street and Weaver Street, which includes 1400 linear feet of 5-foot wide sidewalk along Somerset Drive. The sidewalk will provide improved access by the neighborhood to Cedar Hill High School, Virginia Weaver Park, and the Lagoon. Also included is the installation of eight ADA ramps on Matterhorn Street. The construction contract was awarded July 11, 2023, and construction began July 31, 2023. 

CDBG (FY 2018)

Hickerson Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Street Rehabilitation Project

On August 27, 2019, Cedar Hill City Council authorized and agreement with Dallas County for FY 2018 CDBG Program Funding.  This agreement provides CDBG funding for the replacement of the sanitary sewer main in the 300 block of Hickerson Street.  The City executed an Engineering design contract with Dunaway Associates on October 10, 2019, to develop Engineering design and construction plans for the sewer line replacement. Staff made the recommendation to include street improvements using the FY2020 CDBG funds and available Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds for public improvements to fund the project. On July 28, 2020, City Council approved use of these funds for this project. The project included construction of 1,024 linear feet of 8" sanitary sewer main and replacement of asphalt pavement on Hickerson Street. Construction began January 2021 and was completed November 2021.

Bear Creek Road Reconstruction

• Reconstruction of Bear Creek Road from Joe Wilson Road to Cockrell Hill Road. 
• Construction began in January 2020 and was completed in March 2020.

Texas Street / Hardy Street Drainage Improvements Project

• Installation of an underground drainage system to capture storm water at Texas Street and Hardy Street and tie into the underground system at Belt Line Road.
• Construction began July 2020 and was completed December 2020.

Robin Road Water Line Replacement

• Replace existing water line with a new 8" water line along the south end of Robin Road.
• Construction began July 2020 and was completed December 2020.

Signal Light on S. Joe Wilson Road at Weaver Street

• Installation of a new traffic signal light at the intersection of S. Joe Wilson Road and Weaver Street. 
• Construction began November 2020 and was completed March 2021.  

Signal Light at Wintergreen Road and New Clark Road

• Installation of a new traffic signal light at the intersection of Wintergreen Road and New Clark Road.
• Project is jointly funded by the City and North Central Council of Governments through grant funds.
• Construction began August 2021 and was completed November 2021.

N. Joe Wilson Road Improvements at US Hwy 67

• Widening of N. Joe Wilson Road to accommodate a right turn lane north of US Hwy 67.  
• Construction began May 2021 and was completed February 2022.

Wintergreen and Duncanville Roads Intersection Improvements

• Partnership project with Dallas County, and the funding partners include Cedar Hill, Duncanville, DeSoto, TxDOT and Regional Toll Revenue. 
• The scope of work for this project was implemented in two phases:
  • Phase I - Limits from Main Street intersection to 900 feet south along Duncanville Road included intersection improvements, roadway widening, trail, sidewalks, lighting, and drainage improvements.
  • Phase II - Wintergreen Road improvements beginning at Phase I terminus to Cockrell Hill Road.
• Construction on Phase I began August 2019, Phase II construction began September 2020, and all roadway construction completed March 2022.

Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

• Partnership project with TxDOT to improve the safety and ability of students to walk or bicycle to and from school. 
• Project included the installation of 3.21 miles of sidewalks in four areas of the City with a focus on public or private primary or middle school.
• Construction began December 2021 and completed September 2022.

Cedar Hill Road Water Line Replacement, Phase 1

• Replacement of an 8" water main along Cedar Hill Road from northern City limits to Wintergreen Road, including the asphalt roadway reconstruction. 
• Construction began May 2022 and completed October 2022.

Downtown Street Reconstruction, Phase 1

• Implement Phase 1 Street Improvements as identified in the Downtown Complete Streets Plan. 
• Construction began February 2022 and completed October 2022.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Loop 9

This project is being managed by TxDOT. For additional information regarding Loop 9, access the Texas Department of Transportation's Loop 9 project information page.