City Council Member Victor Hernandez is announcing that the Phase II portion of the North University Avenue Project is scheduled to begin on March 1.

Council Member Hernandez stated, “I am extremely pleased that we now have a start date to begin the work on this portion of North University (between Marsha Sharp Freeway and Amherst Street). Last year and in 2014, I held Town Hall meetings with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization (LMPO) to receive public input and to address public concerns as we initiated the project.”

Construction work on the project is scheduled to begin March 1, and the contract calls for the project to be completed in 84 workdays, which is approximately 4 months. The enhancement project will include new street lighting, as well as access and sidewalk improvements. There are no street paving improvements included in the project.

Council Member Hernandez added, “This is an important project for North Lubbock. North University is at the heart of a major business district and it contributes immeasurably to the activities, commerce, and quality of life in this area of our city. I appreciate TXDOT, LMPO, and the City for their efforts and for funding this project. I also appreciate the patience of local residents, businesses, and others who will be inconvenienced during the construction.”

Phase III will complete the project from Amherst Street to Clovis Highway, and is scheduled for construction in 2017.

(News release from the City of Lubbock)