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Northlake hopes minor road improvements will quell traffic while waiting on TxDOT
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up.
Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road.
The approved costs are part of an agre...
Key takeaway Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The town of Northlake's decision to improve Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road may bring temporary relief to traffic congestion on the east side, but it also highlights the ongoing struggle to address infrastructure issues in the area. As the town waits for TxDOT to catch up on its projects, including access roads and bridges, local residents will likely continue to face traffic challenges. The fact that the town is investing $600,000 in construction costs to expedite the project before school starts underscores the importance of finding solutions to these issues. The ultimate goal of expanding Cleveland-Gibbs Road to four lanes will likely require continued collaboration between the town and TxDOT, as well as potentially other stakeholders. For now, the town's efforts to put a "band-aid" on the situation will be closely watched by residents who rely on these roads to get to school and other destinations.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up.
Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road.
The approved costs are part of an agre...
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