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Addison City Council approved a resolution at its May 26 meeting authorizing an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for final design services for the Airport Parkway Project in an amount not to exceed $392,200.
The project will reconstruct and improve Airport Parkway from Addison Road to Dallas Parkway and includes full roadway reconstruction, utility upgrades, new traffic signals at Quorum Drive, improved landscaping and streetscape elements, a continuous turn lane, and ADA and pedestrian improvements.
The Airport Parkway Project was originally approved by voters as part of the 2019 bond election and paused at the 90% design stage to allow nearby Keller Springs Road construction to advance. The final design phase will update plans to reflect new development along the corridor, revised Town drainage and construction standards, and preparation of the final bid package for construction procurement.
As the project’s Engineer of Record, Jacobs Engineering Group will also provide construction review and coordination services during the construction phase, including reviewing contractor submittals, responding to requests for information, assisting with change orders, and supporting project closeout activities.
Funding for the project includes State Infrastructure Bank funds, 2019 bond proceeds, Dallas County MCIP funds, interest earnings, and proceeds from the Midway Road project. Work on this project will not begin until Keller Springs is substantially complete.
You can watch the City Council's Airport Parkway discussion here and read the presentation here.
Council approves The Escape Room for Village on the Parkway
City Council approved a Planned Development amendment for Village on the Parkway during the May 26 meeting, paving the way for The Escape Game to open an interactive escape room experience at 5100 Belt Line Road in Village on the Parkway. The amendment adds “Recreation Facility, Indoor” as a permitted use within the development, continuing Village on the Parkway’s evolution as an entertainment destination alongside concepts like Puttshack, Batbox, and Flight Club.
Founded in Nashville and now operating more than 50 locations nationwide, The Escape Game is known for its immersive, story-driven experiences and interactive puzzle-solving adventures. The proposed location will occupy Suite 420 and include minor exterior façade updates as part of the project.
You can watch the Council's Escape Game discussion here and read the presentation here.
Addison Fire earns national EMS gold award
The American Heart Association has once again recognized the Addison Fire Department for its commitment to providing high-quality emergency cardiac and stroke care with the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award.
This national recognition highlights the department’s dedication to fast, coordinated, and lifesaving treatment for patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes. We’re proud of our firefighter/paramedics for continuing to deliver exceptional care and service to the Addison community every day.
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