DNT Service Roads closed for MS150

DELAYS AND CLOSURES ALONG DALLAS PARKWAY TOMORROW MORNING FOR MS 150 BIKE RACE

(April 30, 2010) Segments of northbound Dallas Parkway (and other roads) will be closed Saturday morning, May 1, for the “MS 150” bicycle race.

The race starts at Frisco's Dr Pepper Ballpark and travels north on Dallas Parkway to US 380.  Between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., the following roadways will be closed:

•     Northbound Dallas Parkway will be closed between Eldorado Parkway and US

380.  Northbound motorists should use the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road as alternate routes to US 380.  Motorists on Eldorado Parkway and Panther Creek Parkway will not be able to gain access to the northbound Tollway unless they turn south on Dallas Parkway, make a u-turn at Main Street, and use the entrance ramp just north of Main Street.

•     The northbound exit ramps from the Dallas North Tollway to Panther Creek

Parkway and to C.R. 24/Virginia Parkway will be closed.

•     Cobb Hill Drive will be closed between Dallas Parkway and Bethel Drive,

so Cobb Hill residents should use Eldorado Parkway or Panther Creek Parkway.

All other portions of northbound Dallas Parkway will remain open during this time, but the police department will be controlling the intersections between Dr Pepper Ballpark and Eldorado Parkway in order to facilitate the movement of the cyclists through town.  Eastbound and westbound traffic on Eldorado Parkway should expect delays at the intersection with Dallas Parkway during this time.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

Traffic Control arount Pizza Hut Park for Edgefest

Eastbound Main Street and eastbound Cotton Gin Road -- between Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway -- will be closed to traffic at 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, in order to move traffic out of Pizza Hut Park and Frisco Square following the EdgeFest Concert.  Both roads should be open again by around midnight.  During this closure, traffic heading east on Main Street should use Legacy Drive to reach either Eldorado Parkway or Lebanon Road to continue eastward.  During this time, Frisco Square can be reached by using northbound Dallas Parkway or by turning left from southbound Dallas Parkway at Main Street. 

To minimize congestion after the concert, exit routes from Pizza Hut Park and Frisco Square will be limited in order to reduce the points where traffic flows try to cross each other.  A map has been posted on the City’s website that shows these exit routes (go to www.friscotexas.gov and click MOVE ALONG on the right side).  Depending on where they park, concert goers will be directed onto eastbound or westbound Main Street or north to Eldorado Parkway when they leave Pizza Hut Park and then should follow the signs to reach the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, SH 121 or US 380.  In addition, to ease congestion after the concert on the southbound Dallas Parkway for those entering the Tollway south of Main Street, a sign has been installed to remind motorists that they can use the right lane to continue to the next Tollway entrance ramp at Stonebrook Parkway.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

Early Voting Starts Today

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY, APRIL 26; TWO COUNCIL SEATS, 14 CITY CHARTER PROPOSITIONS TO BE DECIDED

(April 26, 2010) Frisco registered voters who want to cast ballots early can start today as they decide two city council races and approve or reject 14 revisions to the City of Frisco Home Rule Charter.

Early voting begins today and runs through May 4. Early voting hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, April 29 polls will remain open an additional two hours, closing at 7 p.m.

On May 3 and May 4, hours will be extended from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no early voting on Sunday, May 2.

Voters may cast early ballots at these early voting locations:

•Frisco Fire Station #4, 4485 Cotton Gin

•Preston Ridge Campus, Collin County Community College, 9700 Wade Blvd.

•The Collin County Elections Office, 2010 Red Bud Blvd., Suite 102, in
McKinney

•Heritage Lakes Amenities Center, 3949 Village Blvd.

All Frisco registered voters may vote at any of the early voting locations in Collin County. The complete list is available online at
www.friscoTexas.gov/elections

Collin County administers City of Frisco and Frisco ISD elections for all Frisco residents regardless of whether you live in Collin County or Denton County. In a related noted, Frisco ISD is not holding an election in May 2010.

FW: 100th Birthday of Minnie Roberson Sterling

The Heritage Association of Frisco will meet Tuesday, April 27, at 2pm at
the Frisco Heritage Museum located at 6455 Page Street. Please join us in
celebrating the 100th Birthday of Minnie Roberson Sterling. Mrs. Sterling
was born April 27, 1910 in Collin County. Horse drawn wagons moved the
family's household goods to Frisco in 1918. Mrs. Sterling met her husband
Ray at Frisco High School where she graduated in 1929. Minnie is a talented
seamstress and many of her pieces will be on display, including the dress
that she entered in the State Fair in 1999 for which she won a ribbon.
Please stop by and share birthday cake with this amazing lady and enjoy a
video of her life and the well wishes of many friends.

Page Street Closed, April 21 -22

PAGE STREET CLOSED, APRIL 21 - 22

(April 20, 2010) Due to work on the Municipal Center Parking Garage, Page Street will be closed between Church Street and Library Street on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22.  Motorists will still be able to turn onto Church Street or Library Street from Page to access City Hall, the Library, and the drop boxes for utility payments and library books.

Detour signs will be posted to guide Page Street traffic around the closure, or through traffic can use Frisco Square Boulevard to access John Elliot Drive or Dallas Parkway directly.

When Page Street reopens on Thursday, April 23, the section of roadway adjacent to the construction site will be narrower and its travel lanes will be shifted to the south.  New roadway striping will help guide traffic through the construction zone, which will remain in this narrower configuration for several months.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the area until people become accustomed to the new traffic pattern.

For a map, go to www.friscotexas.gov and click on ‘Road Advisory’.

Frisco Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

REMINDER:  Frisco Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum for the Frisco

                   City Council Elections and Collin College.

DATE:  WEDNESDAY, April 21

TIME:   6pm  -  8pm

LOCATION:    Hall Office Park Conference Center (YMCA Bldg)

                     2401 Internet Blvd.

                     Frisco, TX  75034

Early Voting starts Monday, April 26

New Reusable Shopping Bag to Feature Student Design Celebrating 'Earth Day'

NEW REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG TO FEATURE STUDENT DESIGN CELEBRATING ‘EARTH DAY’

(April 20, 2010) Frisco celebrates Earth Day with a new program that’s ‘in the bag’!

The City of Frisco’s Environmental Services Division and the Frisco Tom Thumb will announce the student winner of the Reusable Bag Artwork Contest on Thursday, April 22.

Beginning that day, the winning artwork will be featured on reusable bags available for sale at the Frisco Tom Thumb, 4848 Preston Road.

“This is a great way for folks to show their environmental pride every time they visit the store,” said Jeremy Starritt, Environmental Education Coordinator. “We appreciate Tom Thumb’s support on this project, which we believe is a great way to mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.”

More than 75 students submitted artwork for the citywide contest which ended March 12.  Entries were judged on originality, simplicity, legibility and creativity. To see artwork from the five finalists, check out www.friscogreenliving.com

The winning artwork will appear on reusable shopping bags available for sale at Tom Thumb in Frisco. The new reusable bags will be sold for .99 cents each.  All proceeds from bag sales, along with a $500 donation from Tom Thumb, will benefit the Frisco Education Foundation and be used to create an environmental scholarship for a FISD high school senior.

“Tom Thumb is honored to partner with the City of Frisco Environmental Services for this Frisco Earth Day event,” said Connie Yates, Public Affairs Director for Tom Thumb.  “This partnership has provided an opportunity to recognize young artistic talent while educating our great community to be partners with us in maintaining a greener environment.”

Each participant in this weekend’s ‘Clean It and Green It’ and ‘Chunk Your Junk’ events will receive one, new reusable bag.  Both events will be held simultaneously this Saturday, April 24 from 8 a.m. – noon, in the IKEA parking lot.  For more event information, go to www.friscotexas.gov/specialevents  or www.friscogreenliving.com

Panther Creek Parkway Temporary Closure, April 20-May 1

PANTHER CREEK PARKWAY TEMPORARY CLOSURE, APRIL 20 – MAY 1

(April 20, 2010) As part of TxDOT’s widening project, Panther Creek Parkway will be closed just east of Preston Road starting Tuesday, April 20, and continuing through Saturday, May 1.

During this closure, residents who normally use Panther Creek Parkway to access their neighborhood from Preston Road will need to use Eldorado Parkway and Hillcrest Road to reach their destination. Detour signs will be posted.

Asian American Heritage Month

 WHEREAS,   our country is strengthened by the many cultures and peoples that live in America and contribute greatly to our society; economy and way of life; and

WHEREAS,   over 300,000 Asian Americans now reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, representing a rapidly growing segment of the population of our city and nearby communities; and

WHEREAS,   while Asian Americans celebrate their unique and rich history, culture and traditions, they also share values that are common throughout America-such as love of freedom, dedication to family, excellence in education and service to the community; and

WHEREAS,   today Asian Americans have made important contributions to our city and our nation in government, business, education, science and other fields and because of their hard work and entrepreneurship Asian Americans have prospered and achieved success; and

WHEREAS,   in the past year the Asian American community has made extraordinary contributions to educate their respective communities regarding the U.S. Census.  The Korean community helped over 300 DFW area Koreans and non-ethnic Koreans fill out U.S. Census forms which equates to adding over $3 million from the U.S. Census budget for the DFW communities at large; and

WHEREAS,   each year, the President of the United States of America, joined by elected officials and leaders throughout the country, collectively issue proclamations in the month of May to recognize the importance and the richness that the Asian American community adds to the cultural fabric of our society; and

WHEREAS,   throughout the month of May, Asian Americans will join together to host celebrations and educational events, to honor the strong heritage, history, and culture of their ancestral homeland and their role in the future of America.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2010 as

“ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH”

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Proclamation

WHEREAS,                   Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong disability, typically appearing in the first three years of life and potentially resulting in significant impairment of an individual’s ability to communicate, understand social interactions, and develop appropriate interactive behaviors; and

WHEREAS,                   Eleven out of every 1,000 Texas children are diagnosed with ASD.  Early diagnosis, appropriate education and interaction throughout one’s life span are vital to the growth and development of the individual; and

WHEREAS,                   Although a cure is not currently known, researchers are investigating a number of possibilities.  During the month of April, an awareness campaign is being conducted to highlight the work of these individuals, as well as to educate the public about ASD.

         

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim April 2010 as  

”AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AWARENESS MONTH”

And encourage everyone in our great City to support our citizens affected by autism and to recognize the hard work families and health care professionals do to support autistic individuals and to find a cure.   Together, we can continue to make a difference for the future.

Earth Day Proclamation

WHEREAS,         The first Earth Day was celebrated 40 years ago on April 22, 1970, with the goal of inspiring environmental awareness and encouraging the conservation, protection, and appreciation of our nation’s natural resources; and 

WHEREAS,         The City of Frisco will celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day on April 24^th, 2010; and

WHEREAS,         Earth Day is a special day dedicated to Earth-awareness by taking action to save energy, plant trees, practice composting, protect natural habitats, reduce pollution/ litter and being committed to the 3R’s: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle; and

WHEREAS,         The City of Frisco proudly recognizes all who participate in Earth Day 2010, for their dedication in taking a proactive role in shaping the future of our environment and in protecting our Earth’s precious natural resources; and

WHEREAS,         The mission statement for the Department of Environmental Services of the City of Frisco is “To be dedicated, environmentally responsible stewards of our community and the Earth; and

WHEREAS,         The City of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District take pride in their city and their campus and we recognize the importance of the care and appreciation of the Earth and the role our contributions play in a cleaner, healthier environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim April 24th, 2010 as

“FRISCO EARTH DAY 2010”

Wakeland High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team Proclamation

WHEREAS,         The Wakeland High School Varsity Girls Basketball team was founded in 2006; and

WHEREAS,         The Wakeland High School Girls Basketball program is led by Head Coach Darilyn Krempin, Varsity Assistant Coach Jenny Mills, Junior Varsity Coach Megan Schniers, and Freshman Coach Brooklynn Spring; and

WHEREAS,         The Wakeland High School Varsity Girls Basketball team consists of Seniors: Madison Frihart, Jasmine Patterson, Jackie Patterson, Ravyn Terry; Juniors: Terrionne Barrett, Haley Texada, Kara Washington, Ra’Kia Waters, Kristina Williams; Sophomores: Faith Hunt, Danielle Westerfield, and Freshman Kindell Texada; and

WHEREAS,         The Wakeland High School Varsity Girls Basketball team also includes Managers: Chelsea Rohde, Sydney Heflin; Trainers: Mathu Allen, Tysha Beaty; Student Trainers: Zach Coke and Chelsea Owen; and

WHEREAS,                   The Wakeland High School Varsity Girls Basketball team on their road to the 4A State Championship game in the playoffs defeated the defending champions and 5 other teams to compete in the 4A State Championship game in March ending their outstanding season with an overall record of 30 wins and only 7 losses.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim April 20th, 2010 as

“WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL DAY”

And encourage all citizens to congratulate them for their dedication, determination and outstanding season. Go Wolverines!!

Send in your Census today

FRIDAY, April 16 - This is it! Fill out and mail back your census form TODAY!

If you do not mail back your census form, a census taker will visit your home in person to ensure that we accurately count each person in the country.

•Census takers are your neighbors

– people from your community, hired by the Census Bureau, to go door-to-door and collect census information from residents that have not sent back their 2010 Census forms. Please cooperate with the census takers to ensure an accurate count of your community.

•A census taker will visit your home up to six times, each time leaving a door hanger. The door hanger has a phone number on it that you can call to schedule a visit and be counted.

Go to www.friscotexas.gov/census2010 for more information.

Frisco Chamber Upcoming Events

- Candidate Forum on Wed., April 21st, at Hall Office Park Conference Center, 2401 Internet Blvd. – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Frisco City Council and Collin College Board of Trustees).

- Friday, April 30th – “State of the Counties” Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Westin Hotel. Information and Registration on Chamber website at www.friscochamber.com

- “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” – Robert Kiyosaki in Frisco on Saturday, April 24th. Discounted Tickets available on the Frisco Chamber website at www.friscochamber.com.

Regional Public Hearing on Affordable Housing

REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING TONIGHT IN DALLAS
(April 14, 2010) The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is holding a public hearing regarding applications for the Competitive Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program tonight, April 14, in Dallas.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the auditorium of the J. Erik Johnson Central Library, located at 1515 Young Street in downtown Dallas.

Tonight’s public hearing is the fourth in a series of six public hearings being held around the state to collect public comment on all HTC applications.

The City of Frisco has received notification from TDHCA that Stewart Creek, LLP, has submitted a completed application for the tax credit program.

Residents may also submit written comments through June 15. Comments should be mailed to:

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Multifamily Finance Division
P.O. Box 13941
Austin, TX 78711

Written comments may also be submitted by fax: (512) 475-0764, or e-mail: Raquel.morales@tdhca.state.tx.us
If you have additional questions, contact Raquel Morales, HTC Administrator at (512) 475-1676.

For more information about proposed low income / Section 8 housing in Frisco, go to www.friscotexas.gov/affordablehousing

Custer Road Traffic Switch

TRAFFIC SWITCH AT CUSTER ROAD AND STONEBRIDGE DRIVE
(April 8, 2010) As part of TxDOT's Custer Road widening project, TxDOT has switched traffic at the
intersection of Custer Road and Stonebridge Drive. Northbound traffic has been shifted westward
into the median area and the left-turn lanes for both directions are now directly opposite of each other.


The intersection will operate in this configuration for several weeks
while TxDOT reconstructs half of the intersection.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic pattern.

National Animal Appreciation Week

WHEREAS The National Animal Control Association has designated the second Week of April each year as Animal Control Appreciation Week; and

WHEREAS The various Federal, State, and Local Government Officials throughout the Country take this time to recognize, thank, and commend all Animal Control Officers for the dedicated service they provide to the citizens, various Public Safety, Public Service
Agencies and Departments through the Country; and

WHEREAS The City of Frisco would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation for the outstanding service the Frisco Animal Control Employees provide on a daily basis to the citizens of the City and to the various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies and Departments; and

WHEREAS The Frisco City Council recognizes and commends the Animal Control Officers for the many dedicated and long hours of service they perform in serving this community, and for fulfilling the Animal Control Unit’s commitment to providing the highest and most efficient level of customer service; and

WHEREAS The Frisco City Council wishes to commend each and every Animal Control Officer for their service, which is in keeping with the long and distinguished tradition of the Animal Control Profession.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim April 11th through 17th, 2010 as

“FRISCO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS WEEK”

And respectfully asks all citizens, Public Safety, Health, and Public Service Personnel alike to join in expressing our sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation for the many long hours of outstanding service and quality performance these outstanding individuals provide throughout the year to assure the safety and welfare of all.

Johnny & Nathan Hopkins - Local Heroes

I was honored to present this proclamation tonight at our City Council meeting. Johnny and Nathan are great role models for our city. If you get a chance, after tomorrow, go to www.friscotexas.gov and look under meetings to see the video. They had some goodthings to say. The students at FISD are lucky to have them.

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WHEREAS, Johnny Hopkins has been a resident of Frisco since 2006 and his brother Nathan Hopkins has been a resident of Frisco since 2002; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Hopkins teaches 6th grade at Roach Middle School and coaches 8th grade football and high school pole vault; and

WHEREAS, Nathan Hopkins teaches 7th grade at Roach Middle School; and

WHEREAS, On Thursday, March 18th, Johnny and Nathan Hopkins were enjoying a boat ride on Lake Lewisville when they suddenly noticed a small plane headed toward the water; and

WHEREAS, The plane made a crash landing on the water and Johnny Hopkins dove into the chilly water and swam towards the wreckage where he found an unconscious male; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Hopkins was able to swim back to the boat with the man and with the help of Nathan Hopkins, pulled the man onto the boat; and

WHEREAS, Johnny and Nathan Hopkins worked together to administer CPR and call 911 for help saving the man’s life.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, do hereby proclaim April 6th, 2010, as

“JOHNNY & NATHAN HOPKINS DAY”

And encourage all citizens to join me in congratulating them both for their unwavering joint efforts to save a life. They are true heroes and the City of Frisco is extremely proud to have them as citizens.

Rolater Rd between Wittingham and Coit Rd. Closed this Thursday

Due to the Shattered Dreams program that is being held at Centennial High School this Thursday, Rolater Rd between Wittingham and Coit Rd will be closed 9:30am-noon.

Residents: The sirens, firetrucks, police cars and careflight landing are all part of the program. The actual outdoor portion of the program will run from 10:30 until 11:30AM.

Prston Road closure notice

This is one of the daily reminders about the overnight closures of Preston Road occurring this week due to the TxDOT widening project. For complete information about all of the scheduled closures, please visit www.friscotexas.gov.

Starting at 7 PM tonight, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 and will be completely closed between the Sam Roach Business Center and Panther Creek Parkway (see the attached map). All regional through traffic will have to take an alternate route, such as Dallas Parkway to the west or Custer Road to the east. The road will reopen to all traffic Tuesday morning at 6 AM.

During the closure, all southbound local traffic will have to turn east onto Panther Creek Parkway, which only extends as far as Hillcrest Road. In the northbound direction, the only traffic that will be allowed north of Eldorado will be traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood entrance or to the businesses on Preston Road up to and including the Sam Roach Business Center. No traffic will be allowed north of the Sam Roach Business Center. All other northbound traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway. Northbound traffic heading to the Crown Ridge or Creekside at Preston neighborhoods should use Eldorado Parkway, Hillcrest Road, and Panther Creek Parkway to access their neighborhood.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

Regional Public Hearing on Proposed Affordable Housing

REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING SET FOR APRIL 14

(April 2, 2010) The City of Frisco has received notification from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs that one developer has submitted a completed application for the 2010 Competitive Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program for a proposed low income housing complex in Frisco.

The developer, Stewart Creek, LLP, submitted the completed application for the proposed North Court Villas complex. The proposed complex would be built on 10 acres on the south side of Stonebrook Parkway between Woodstream Drive and Preston Road. The project is now one of 28 developments competing for the $10 million in tax credits available this year to Texas’ Region 3. The total amount requested for the 28 projects submitted is $41 million. Based on a self-ranking submitted by developers with their completed HTC applications, the North Court Villas development is currently ranked 27th out of the 28 projects in line for funding.

If Stewart Creek, LLP’s development is awarded funds from the HTC program, then the developer will also be eligible for $2 million in grant money from the Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. (ICP) through an agreement with the City of Frisco. Under the ICP agreement, developers must set aside 50 units or 25 percent of the complex’s units, whichever is greater, for Section 8 vouchers. North Court Villas would have 50 units available for Section 8 voucher holders.

In February, the Frisco City Council approved requests from Stewart Creek, LLP and a second developer, VDC Frisco Reserve I, LP, for letters of support to submit with their 2010 Housing Tax Credit Applications. The council submitted letters on behalf of both developers; however, VDC Frisco Reserve I, LP has withdrawn from the process to compete for funds for a proposed complex near the intersection of McKinney Road and Sunset Drive.

Residents may voice their opinions about the proposed development when the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs holds a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be in the auditorium of the J. Erik Johnson Central Library, located at 1515 Young Street in downtown Dallas.

Residents may also submit written comments through June 15. Comments should be mailed to:
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Multifamily Finance Division P.O. Box 13941 Austin, TX 78711

The Department of Housing and Community Affairs will also accept written comments by
fax: (512) 475-0764, or email: Raquel.morales@tdhca.state.tx.us

Read more about proposed low income/Section 8 housing in Frisco online at FriscoTexas.gov/affordablehousing.

Segments of Preston Road Closed - Schedule -

As part of the TxDOT widening project, different segments of Preston Road will be closed overnight between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 starting Monday night, April 5, and continuing through Thursday night, April 9, and then again on Monday night, April 12 (weather permitting). Each night, a segment of Preston Road will close at 7 PM and reopen the next morning at 6 AM. During these closures, only limited local traffic will be allowed between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 and all through traffic will have to take an alternate route. Regional traffic should use Dallas Parkway to the west or Custer Road to the east. The specific segments of Preston Road closed each night are shown in the attached maps and are described below:

Monday night, April 5:
Starting at 7 PM, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 and will be completely closed between the Sam Roach Business Center and Panther Creek Parkway. The road will reopen to all traffic Tuesday morning at 6 AM. During the closure, all southbound local traffic will have to turn east onto Panther Creek Parkway, which only extends as far as Hillcrest Road. In the northbound direction, the only traffic that will be allowed north of Eldorado will be traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood entrance or to the businesses on Preston Road up to and including the Sam Roach Business Center. No traffic will be allowed north of the Sam Roach Business Center. All other northbound traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway. Northbound traffic heading to the Creekside at Preston neighborhood should use Eldorado Parkway, Hillcrest Road, and Panther Creek Parkway to access their neighborhood.

Tuesday night, April 6:
Starting at 7 PM, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 and will be completely closed between Panther Creek Parkway and CR 24. The road will reopen to all traffic Wednesday morning at 6 AM. During the closure, the only southbound traffic allowed south of Rockhill Road will be traffic heading to CR 24 or to the plant nursery on Preston Road. All other southbound traffic will have to turn east onto Rockhill Road, which provides access to Independence Parkway and beyond (Coit Road should not be used as an alternate route because it is not a paved road south of Rockhill Road). In the northbound direction, only local traffic will be allowed north of Eldorado (such as traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood, the Creekside at Preston neighborhood, or to Panther Creek Parkway itself). No traffic will be allowed north of Panther Creek Parkway. All other northbound through traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway and detour to Dallas Parkway or Custer Road.

Wednesday night, April 7:
Starting at 7 PM, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 and will be completely closed between CR 24 and Rockhill Road. The road will reopen to all traffic Thursday morning at 6 AM. During the closure, all southbound local traffic will have to turn east onto Rockhill Road, which provides access to Independence Parkway and beyond (Coit Road should not be used as an alternate route because it is not a paved road south of Rockhill Road). In the northbound direction, only local traffic will be allowed north of Eldorado (such as traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood, the Creekside at Preston neighborhood, Panther Creek Parkway, or to CR 24). No traffic will be allowed north of CR 24. All other northbound through traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway and detour to Dallas Parkway or Custer Road.

Thursday night, April 8:
Starting at 7 PM, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and Rockhill Road and completely closed between Rockhill Road and US 380. The road will reopen to all traffic Friday morning at 6 AM. During the closure, no southbound traffic will be allowed south of US 380 and all traffic will have to detour to Dallas Parkway or to Custer Road. In the northbound direction, only local traffic will be allowed north of Eldorado (such as traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood, the Creekside at Preston neighborhood, Panther Creek Parkway, CR 24, or Rockhill Road). No traffic will be allowed north of Rockhill Road. All other northbound through traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway and detour to Dallas Parkway or Custer Road.

Monday night, April 12:
This closure will be the same as the prior closure. Starting at 7 PM, Preston Road will be limited to local traffic between Eldorado Parkway and Rockhill Road and will be completely closed between Rockhill Road and US 380. The road will reopen to all traffic Tuesday morning at 6 AM. In the southbound direction, no traffic will be allowed south of US 380 and all traffic will have to detour to Dallas Parkway or to Custer Road. In the northbound direction, only local traffic will be allowed north of Eldorado (such as traffic heading to the Latera neighborhood, the Creekside at Preston neighborhood, Panther Creek Parkway, CR 24, or Rockhill Road). No traffic will be allowed north of Rockhill Road. All other northbound through traffic will have to turn west or east onto Eldorado Parkway and detour to Dallas Parkway or Custer Road.

If any of these closures are rescheduled due to weather, additional announcements will be made.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.