Welcome to the November 2022 edition of Street Talk, updating you on street and other roadway and infrastructure projects in Garland.

Street Projects

The following street projects are scheduled to begin in November and December: Daytona Drive/Tampa Drive from Bobtown Road to Sarasota Drive (Street Reconstruction) Fifth Street from Range Drive to Travis Street (Concrete Street Repair) Wellington Avenue from Interstate 30 Service Road to Waterhouse Boulevard (Street Reconstruction) If you are interested in learning about other active alley reconstruction, street reconstruction and street rehabilitation projects, visit the Street Department Current Projects webpage to view the list of all current construction projects.

Build Garland: Downtown Construction

We have great news! We are more than halfway through construction and openings are occurring in the segment of Fifth Street between State and Main streets. The intersection of State and Fifth streets is now open and Fifth Street, in its entirety, reopened for public use this month. Phase 2 of infrastructure work is nearing completion on State Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, and State Street is expected to open this year.

Intersection of State and Fifth streets

The next wave of infrastructure work is progressing on Sixth Street between Main and Austin streets, specifically at the intersection of Sixth and State streets. This intersection is anticipated to reopen by early February. On-street parking on the east side of Sixth Street between Main and State streets is closed.

During this time, businesses will remain open and so will the adjacent sidewalks. Construction in the Downtown area is expected to last through 2023. We are grateful for your patience during this time. Please remember to support our Downtown businesses as they remain open and plenty of parking is available throughout construction. Visit the Downtown Square Construction Updates webpage for more information and updates on the project.

Problems on the Road: Who to Call?

Within the City, the Street Department and the Transportation Department function to ensure that our residents have safe travels. Both departments work toward this similar mission, so many residents confuse their roles. Knowing who to call when you encounter specific issues on the road helps us serve you more efficiently. To contact the Street Department, call 972-205-3555 or email Street@GarlandTX.gov. To contact the Transportation Department, call 972-205-2430 or email Transport@GarlandTX.gov.

Winter Preparedness

As our days get colder, the Garland Street Department has started to gear up for any potential severe weather. We are getting our crews ready for sanding and for any potential disruption of services. The safety of our residents is always our concern — especially during inclement weather. If you want to learn more, visit the Department of Emergency Management and check out our webpage, Severe Weather: How It Impacts Our Roads. If you have questions, you can visit the Garland Street Department webpage.

635 East Project: Stay Connected

You can stay informed about this project by signing up for text alerts by texting “635 East” to 833-499-6353. You can also sign up for e-blasts and follow the project's social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you want to monitor closures directly impacting Garland, visit the Segment 2 - Closures webpage.

Visit 635east.com for more information, and for information specific to Garland, visit GarlandTX.gov/Garland635Info.

Job Opportunities

Visit our job listing page to browse through the many job opportunities available at the City of Garland. We have opportunities in our Street, Transportation or Engineering departments. Help us keep the streets of Garland safe!

We continue to accept maintenance requests through all portals, including eAssist, email (Street@GarlandTX.gov) and phone (972-205-3555).

Stay connected and give us feedback! Also, don’t forget to check for updates in the Garland City Press, NextDoor and other social media outlets.  ‌ ‌