By Moses Leos III

After the construction bid was awarded March 1 on the Goforth Road bond project, Kyle is anticipating its contractor to turn ground April 15. 

Leon Barba, Kyle City Engineer, said the city hopes the contractor starts moving dirt at that time. He said the city is currently clearing utilities along Goforth in preparation of the project. 

According to Barba, the city’s contractor is attempting to “stay ahead” of the deadline of March 2017. 

The project, according to Barba, will start on the north end of Goforth. He said implementation of a drainage system on the project is “critical.” 

He said the city has to delay the start of the Bunton Creek project because of the installation of the drainage system. 

Barba said the city plans to have the north portion of the Goforth Bond project completed by the start of the next school year. 

When asked about contingencies if the north part of the road isn’t finished in time, Barba said a traffic plan is in place for traffic. 

Kyle expects to begin the Burleson Street project November 2016, Barba said. 

According to Barba, the city hopes to keep the construction start on Lehman Road to March 2017, despite a change in design plans. 

Marketplace Avenue, which will bridge City Lights Drive to Burleson Road near the railroad, is 70 percent complete, Barba said. He anticipates the road opening sometime in April.