Street Improvements

Overview

Each year the City of North Richland Hills improves a number of city streets through the Preventive Street Maintenance Program and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Preventive Street Maintenance Program focuses on pavement sealing, patching and overlaying to preserve and extend the life of the streets. When a street has exceeded its pavement life expectancy and can no longer be effectively maintained through the Preventive Street Maintenance Program it is recommended for complete reconstruction as a capital project. NRH voters approved $49 million in bonds to reconstruct 27 streets over the next 5 to 7 years through the 2020 Street Bond Program. Questions about street improvement projects may be directed to  NRH Public Works at 817-427-6400 or by email

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Word on the Streets is a weekly update posted each Thursday on the City's website and social media to let residents know about street work taking place in the coming week. Subscribe to "City News" to receive an email update each week. 

Capital Improvements Underway

Bedford Euless Road Reconstruction

Text Bford to 888777 to receive lane closure and construction updates.
Two-way traffic on Bedford Euless Road was reestablished on May 12. Work continues on the northern side of the roadway including the installation of sidewalks and ramps, as well as paving the intersections of Maple, Nevada and Eldorado. Access to Colorado Boulevard and Strummer Drive from Bedford Euless remains open. Businesses on Bedford Euless Road remain open and accessible. We anticipate there being one more period of one-way traffic when the final concrete lanes are poured this summer. Reconstruction of Bedford Euless Road is part of the 2020 Street Bond Program
Project Overview & FAQs

Glenview Drive Reconstruction

Text Glenview to 888777 to receive lane closure and construction updates. 
Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction on Glenview Drive from just east of Boulevard 26 to just west of Chapel Park Drive while Atmos Energy works to improve its utility infrastructure. This includes replacing a 16” high-pressure gas line along with several smaller distribution lines. After the franchise utility improvements are complete, Glenview will be reconstructed from Boulevard 26 to Flory Street and from Honey Lane to the western city limit. The existing asphalt roadway will be replaced with reinforced concrete pavement. Sidewalks will be reconstructed and added where they are currently missing. Reconstruction of Glenview is part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.

Iron Horse Boulevard 

Text Ironhorse to 888777 to receive lane closure and construction updates.
The reconstruction of Iron Horse Boulevard will be completed in two phases - east of Rufe Snow Drive and west of Rufe Snow Drive. Construction began in April 2023 on the east phase, which will reconstruct Iron Horse Boulevard east of Rufe Snow Drive. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction in the construction zone. The existing roadway will be replaced with reinforced concrete pavement and sidewalks will be added where currently missing. Based on the Vision 2030 Transportation Plan recommendation, the bulk of the roadway will be reconfigured to a wide two-lane configuration with a raised median. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Economic Development Administration. The west phase will reconstruct Iron Horse from Rufe Snow Drive west to Browning Drive. The existing roadway will be replaced with reinforced concrete pavement and sidewalks will be added. Construction on the west phase is expected to begin this summer. Reconstruction of Iron Horse is part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.
East phase Overview & FAQs

Upcoming Capital Improvements

Hightower & Davis Traffic Signal

This project will consist of engineering and construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Hightower Drive. At their Nov. 14, 2022 meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to Bean Electrical Inc. for the construction of the new traffic signal. Site work will begin in early 2023, however construction of the signal itself will not occur until summer. Signal poles and components are on order and are expected to arrive by June.

Residential Street Reconstruction

The reconstruction of Stonybrooke Drive (from Stephanie Drive to Crestview Drive), Nob Hill Drive and Dawn Drive will take place later this year. These projects are part of the 2020 Street Bond Program

Davis Blvd at Northeast Parkway Deceleration Lane

Northeast Parkway was recently extended west of Davis Boulevard to provide access to the new Smithfield Elementary School.  A new traffic signal was activated at the intersection of Northeast Parkway and Davis Boulevard on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.  A deceleration lane will also be added on southbound Davis for vehicles turning west onto Northeast Parkway once TxDOT approves the final plans and releases that permit.  

Recently Completed Improvements

Southampton Drive 

Southampton Drive was reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in March 2023 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program. Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired. 

Pearl Street

Pearl Street was reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in January 2023 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program. Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired. 

Meadow Oak Drive

Meadow Oak Drive was reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in January 2023 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program. Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired.

Diamond Loch West Courts

Diamond Loch West Courts (2 cul de sacs) were reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in November 2022 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.  Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired.

Asphalt Overlay Projects

The following streets were resurfaced with new asphalt pavement in November 2022 as part of the city's ongoing Preventive Street Maintenance Program:

  • Cancun Drive, (from Buenos Aires Drive to Trinidad Drive)
  • Dewsbury Street, (from Glendale Drive to Chapman Road)
  • Hanging Cliff Place, (from Windhaven Road to Ridgetop Drive)
  • Hillside Court, (from Riviera Drive to the cul-de-sac)
  • Jamie Rene Lane, (from Parkview to the drainage channel)
  • Moss Lane, (from Rufe Snow to Crosstimbers Lane)
  • Onyx Drive South, (from Billie Faye Drive to Bonzer Street)
  • Ridgetop Road, (from Rufe Snow to Crosstimbers Lane)
  • Vance Road, (from Manor Drive to Briley Drive)

Slurry Seal Maintenance

A slurry seal application was placed on several residential streets in early July 2022 as part of the ongoing  Preventive Street Maintenance Program.  Slurry seal is a thin asphalt overlay / seal coat that fills in small cracks and surface imperfections to give the roadway a uniform color and texture. Most importantly it seals the pavement, preventing the infiltration of water, which is the most frequent cause of pavement failure. This maintenance helps to preserve and extend the life of our neighborhood streets. Streets that received the slurry seal application included: 

  • Bursey Ct, from Bursey Rd to the cul-de-sac; 
  • Oak Ct, from Davis Blvd to the cul-de-sac; 
  • Steeple Ridge Dr, from Shady Grove Rd to Ridge Run Dr; 
  • Dogwood Ln, from Crosstimbers Ln to Meadowview Ter;
  • Harwick Ln, from Yarmouth Ave to Winchester Rd;
  • Jenifer Ln, from Central Ave to Brandi Pl;
  • Market Ct, from Orange Valley to cul-de-sac;
  • Oak Hills Ct, from Amundson Dr to cul-de-sac; 
  • Rogene Ct, from Rogene St to cul-de-sac; 
  • Staci Ct, from Brandi Pl to cul-de-sac; 
  • Willowcrest Dr, from Wendell Ct S to Wendell Dr; 
  • Rumfield Rd, from Northfield Dr to Spring Oak Dr.

City Point Drive Reconstruction

The developer of the City Point project reconstructed City Point Drive between Glenview Drive and City Hall in Spring of 2022. Reconstruction of a section of City Point in front of City Hall was also completed by the developer in June 2022.

Asphalt Overlay Projects

The following streets were resurfaced with new asphalt pavement in February 2022 as part of the city's ongoing Preventive Street Maintenance Program. 

  • Amundson Drive 
  • Ruthette Drive 
  • Post Oak Drive (from Hewitt Street to Briarwood Drive) 
  • Rolling Ridge Drive
  • Greendale Court
  • Holiday Lane (from Loop 820 to Janetta Drive) 
  • Laurel Lane
  • Lewis Court
  • Deville Drive (from Riviera Drive to Victoria Avenue)
  • Cardinal Lane

Noreast Drive

Noreast Drive was reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in November 2021 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program.  Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired. 

North Hills Drive

North Hills Drive was reconstructed with new asphalt pavement in September 2021 as part of the 2020 Street Bond Program. Underground utility lines were also replaced and concrete curb and gutter was repaired.

Stonybrooke Drive

Stonybrooke Drive was resurfaced in October 2021 with new asphalt pavement between Rumfield Road and Crestview Drive. This project was part of the ongoing Preventive Street Maintenance Program. 

Onyx Drive South 

Onyx Drive South was resurfaced in Spring 2021 with new asphalt pavement between Billie Faye Drive and Wendell Drive.  This project was part of the ongoing Preventive Street Maintenance Program.