Council approves construction improvements for Cambridge Road, and Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

TYLER — Tyler Council members have approved nearly $8.5 million dollars for a construction project on Cambridge Road. On Wednesday, the Council handed off the initiative to Reynolds & Kay Ltd. for capital improvements to Cambridge Road from Broadway Ave. to Jeff Davis Drive. The project will include expansion of the existing pavement width, adding curb and gutter, sidewalks, a new underground storm drain system and installation of a 12-inch water line and miscellaneous water and sewer system improvements. Also, drainage issues adjacent to the project on Oxford Drive will be addressed. The project is funded through the Half-Cent Sales Tax program. Construction will start in January 2021.

The Council also unanimously voted to approve a contract with Habitat for Humanity of Smith County to administer two home repair programs through the Community Development Block Grant. The Critical Home Repair Program and The Targeted Home Repair Program are open to low and moderate-income owner-occupied households within the City of Tyler. The programs address disrepair that threatens the health and/or safety of the occupants and/or limits disabled accessibility to and from or within the home.

“These programs expand the supply of decent, safe and sanitary housing,” Community Development Manager Dustin Wilson said. “The repairs are designed to correct health and safety hazards, protect owners and occupants from dangerous living conditions in deteriorated housing and extend the life of household units.”

The Targeted Home Repair Program is for residents living in the area surrounding the new Hidden Palace subdivision located at West Queen Street and North Palace Avenue. The Targeted Area is bordered by West Morris Street to the north, Moore Avenue to the west, West Bow Street to the south, and Border Avenue to the east.