City officials informed community members on August 20 that the design phase for the Heritage Trace Parkway Phase 1 project is 60% complete. The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works department hosted the update meeting at Prairie Vista Middle School. The planned roadway is a 0.8-mile divided four-lane arterial road with a designated speed limit of 35 miles per hour.
The design allows for future expansion to six lanes.
The project is estimated to cost $35 million. Funding sources include voter-approved bond programs from 2022 and 2026, impact fees, and developer contributions. The road will run from east to west, starting at Wagley Robertson Road and ending at Beltmill Parkway.
It is intended to provide access to the Rosewood at Beltmill subdivision on the south side and a data center currently under construction on the north side.
Infrastructure features included in the plan are a bridge over a creek, drainage improvements, lighting, shared use paths, a raised median, and pavement markings. A city official stated that the route will feature stop signs at specific intersections but will not include traffic signals. The right-of-way width will vary between 125 and 240 feet.
The city indicated that the project impacts approximately 34 property owners, comprising both businesses and private citizens. According to the presentation, the city has not yet begun negotiations with these landowners. The city possesses the power of eminent domain to acquire land for public benefit, a process governed by Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code and Chapter 2206 of the Texas Government Code.
