Texarkana to Expand Sidewalks and Trails in 2025

Texarkana residents can look forward to new sidewalks and a shared-use path next year, thanks to a project awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in November.

The plan includes a 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Kennedy Lane, connecting SH 93/Summerhill Road to Robison Road, and continuing along Robison Road to FM 559/Richmond Road. Additionally, a 12-foot-wide asphalt shared-use path will extend the Cowhorn Creek Trail from Kennedy Lane to FM 559/Richmond Road.

"This project will expand the sidewalk network and extend the shared-use path, providing safer pedestrian access to schools, work, recreation, and other community destinations," said Katie Martin, TxDOT Atlanta District Director of Transportation Planning and Development.

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Funded primarily through the federal Transportation Alternatives program, with additional support from the Safe Routes to Schools program, the project was selected during a competitive statewide call for proposals from cities and counties with populations under 200,000.

THK Construction LLC of Longview secured the contract with a low bid of $1,777,958. Construction is slated to begin in February 2025 and is expected to take approximately 11 months. Completion may be affected by weather or other unforeseen factors.