HAZLET (WBAP/KLIF)- Transportation leaders from across Tarrant County celebrate the groundbreaking of Haslet Parkway, a four-lane east-west thoroughfare that will enhance the distribution of goods while providing better mobility to residents of the fast-growing area.
The roadway is part of the $64.4 million AllianceTexas/Haslet Accessibility Project, which received a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the federal government in 2018. Construction of the roadway, which has been underway since fall 2020 is scheduled for completion in 2023.
The funding also includes $20.2 million of local funds (including matches) from City of Haslet, Tarrant County and private sector sources and $1.1 million from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Officials say it’s planned as a gateway to facilitate effective freight movement and better quality of life for residents.
“Haslet Parkway is a prime example of what can be accomplished through regional cooperation. This was truly a team effort, beginning with the tireless work of the City of Haslet and Tarrant County, who have been terrific partners since the beginning, said Michael Morris, P.E., director of transportation, North Central Texas Council of Governments. “The North Central Texas Council of Governments and Regional Transportation Council were pleased to play a part in the funding of this important project, along with our valued local, state and federal partners. This new parkway will help tie the community together and ensure residents have access to jobs, whether they work in the city or across the region.”
