City of Friendswood to break ground on roadway construction

The City of Friendswood will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the roadway renovations of Blackhawk Boulevard, Oak Vista Drive and Wandering Trails at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, at the intersection of Blackhawk Boulevard and El Dorado Bouelvard.

Friendswood's mayor and city council will be on hand to break ground on the new roadway, which is scheduled to be completed in spring 2013. The event is open to the public.

Reconstruction will occur on Blackhawk Boulevard from Friendswood Link Road to Thursa Lane, on Wandering Trail from Kingsmill Road to Geneva Drive, and on Oak Vista from Magnolia Street to East Spreading Oaks.

Those who attend the groundbreaking ceremony are asked to park along Blackhawk Boulevard, south of El Dorado. For more information, contact the City of Friendswood at 281-996-3250.