Westgate Drive Improvement Project
The Westgate Drive Improvement Project will reconstruct the street to meet City of Denton residential standards. The project was divided into two phases, with Phase 1 having been completed in April of 2026. This phased approach allowed us to complete a portion of the roadway before the 2025-2026 school year to help reduce traffic congestion during school drop-off and pickup.
Phase 1 Status - Completed April 2026
Phase 1 Scope - included construction of wet utilities, streetlights, pedestrian improvements, and steel reinforced concrete roadway connectivity from Bronco Way to the existing W. Westgate Drive segment leading to the I-35 access road.
Phase 2 Status - Currently in design phase at 99% with easement and ROW acquisition underway. Construction timing will be dependent on the Denton County Bond issuance and the City CIP.
Phase 2 Scope - Westgate will be widened from Windsor to Bronco Way in both directions with upgraded drainage, a reconstructed bridge featuring sidewalks, handrails, and five new 7 x 6 drainage boxes, along with additional improvements including new water and sanitary sewer utilities, streetlighting, pedestrian mobility upgrades, and expanded drainage infrastructure; additionally, Windsor will be widened to four continuous lanes from Westgate to the I‑35 frontage road.
*Following completion of Phase 1 of this project, it was observed that motorists who were traveling westbound along Bronco Way, were making a prohibited left turn to head southbound onto Westgate Drive. City of Denton Transportation Department is preparing to install a NO LEFT sign at this location to discourage this action. *
Contact Information:
Multi-phase projects may require different project managers. Below are the current project managers and the phase they manage.
Phase 1 - Dante Hale dante.hale@cityofdenton.com
Phase 2 - Jesus Perez jesus.perez@cityofdenton.com
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Project Updates
Westgate Drive Phase 2 Right-of-way acquisition update
The Consultant Engineer has been directed to restart the right-of-way acquisition process along north-south Westgate Drive and Windsor Drive between the I35 access road and Westgate Drive.
Westgate Drive Improvement Construction is Complete!
We're done! All contracted work is completed.
Westgate Drive Phase 1 Update
Westgate Drive Phase 1 fencing and final walk-through update.
Westgate Drive Phase 2 - Right-of-way Acquisition is on hold.
Right-of-way Acquisition is on hold until further notice
Westgate Drive Improvement Installation Update
And just like that, we're done with all roadway and pedestrian paving throughout the entirety of the project!
Phase 1 December Update
Phase 1 December Update
Phase 1 November Update
Boom! The waterline is completed and tied into the existing system.
Phase 1 October Update
And just like that, we have installed the majority of the drainage system! We have also begun installing the proposed waterline near the high school.
Phase 1 September Update
We are well underway!
Phase 1 August Update
It's official... This project is underway!
Phase 1 July Update
This contract was awarded to McMahon Contracting LLP on June 17th, 2025.
Phase 2 - Right-of-way Acquisition is on hold
Right-of-way acquisition for Phase 2 is on hold until further notice.
Phase 2 - Project Limit Reminder
The Westgate Drive Improvement Project has been split into two phases.
Phase 1 April Update
Phase 1 of this project is currently open for bidding, with the submission deadline set for April 9th.
Phase 2 - Right-of-way Acquisition
Right-of-way acquisition continues for Westgate Drive Phase 2 Project.
New project limits - Westgate Drive Phase 2 Improvement Project
Westgate Drive Phase 2 Improvement Project limits are (1) from Barrow Drive to Windsor Drive.and (2) Windsor Drive from I35 access road to Westgate Drive.
The East/West Westgate Drive will be first to be constructed.
City Staff has decided to construct the East/West Westgate Drive as the first phase of construction.
Right-of-way Acquisition continues
The City of Denton continues forward with the preparation of the Surveyor's Exhibits needed for North/South Westgate Drive and Windsor Drive.
City has purchased 0.3 mitigation credit.
City has purchased 0.3 mitigation credit for the upcoming construction project within the recognized wetlands.
United States Army Corps of Engineers issues Permit Authorization Letter
The City of Denton has received the authorization letter to move forward with construction activities.
100% Pre-Final Plan Set being reviewed by City.
After receiving the plans in late June, the City is reviewing the 100% Pre-Final Plans for any final changes.
Consultant Engineer plans to submit 100% Plan Set in late June 2024
The Consultant Engineer has compiled all of the City Staff comments and plans to submit the 100% Plan Set to the City in late June 2024.
Virtual Community Meeting
The City of Denton will hold a Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the roadway construction of the Westgate Drive Improvement Project.
The 90% Plan Set review continues at the City!
The 90% Plan Set submitted by Halff Associates continues to be reviewed by both external and internal stakeholders.
90% Plan Set submitted to the City.
Halff has submitted the prepared 90% Plan Set for City review.
Halff Associates continues to work on permanent and temporary construction easement documents.
Halff Associates continues to work on the permanent and temporary construction easements that will be needed for the construction project.
ROW acquisitions to begin soon.
The City of Denton Real Estate Department and the Consultant Engineer have begun the process of preparing documents for right-of-way acquisitions.
Completing plan revisions
The Consultant Engineer is completing the recommended changes to the 60% Plan Set.
60 percent plan set is complete!
The Consultant Engineer has submitted to the City the 60% Plan Set for its review.
30 Percent Plan Schematic is complete.
The 30% Plan Schematic has been completed by the Consultant Engineer.
Design Survey is Complete.
The Design Consultant, Halff, has completed their design survey.
Westgate Drive
Halff Associates, Inc. have started the design plans.
Choosing the Consultant Engineer for Design
The Engineering/Capital Improvement Project Department have completed their review of the "request for qualifications" process from a list of prequalified engineering firms
Westgate Project Scope Update
During the Tuesday, August 10 Work Session, City staff presented City Council with an overview of the traffic study that was conducted, additional analysis, and requested feedback from the Council on the final scope of the project.
Westgate Improvements Project Update
Based on feedback received at the June 8 City Council Work Session Presentation on the scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project
Thursday, May 20 Virtual Community Meeting Replay
On Thursday, May 20, City staff hosted a virtual community meeting regarding the Westgate Improvements project.View the community meeting replay below.
Virtual Community Meeting Thursday, May 20
The City of Denton will hold a Virtual Community Meeting on Thursday, May 20, regarding street and utility improvements in your area as part of the Westgate Capital Improvement Project (CIP).
Westgate Improvements Project Update
Staff is considering options to ensure necessary connectivity for residents of the Westglen neighborhood during construction and access concerns associated with the opening of the new Denton High School as well as other development in the area.