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November/December 2024 Update
We know many of you have been frustrated by the delays to the Merritt Road reconstruction and realignment project. This update provides a detailed explanation of the challenges we’ve faced and the progress we’ve made to move this critical project forward.
January 2024 Update
A presentation on project status including ROW acquisition activities was part of the Sachse Council meeting on January 16, 2024. Click here for more information.
2023 Progress Summary
Project ROW acquisition activities continued and required extended negotiations with property owners. Coordination with Dalworth Soil Water Conservation District continued for approval of flood storage mitigation measures.
May 2022 Update
In April 2022, TxDOT authorized the City of Sachse to begin issuing monetary offers for the right of way and easement parcels associated with the improvements to Merritt Road. Click here for more information.
November 2021 Update
Additional funding coordination with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is completed and property appraisals for right of way and easement acquisition are resumed. Click here for more info.
April 2021 Update
The Moving Merritt project website was updated to improve usability.
2019 and 2020 Progress Summary
Check out a brief list of project accomplishments from 2019 and 2020.
October 2020 Update
A presentation on the status of Merritt Road was part of the Sachse Council meeting on October 26, 2020. The project site was updated to include several new documents as well. Click here for more information.