NewsFlash-April 12

The Town of Sunnyvale has closed the East Fork Road bridge over Duck Creek for the foreseeable future due to structural damage caused by floodwaters and debris. The Town will conduct a more thorough inspection and evaluation of the bridge and provide updates as they become available.

Meanwhile, the replacement of the Barnes Bridge Road bridge over Duck Creek will soon become a reality. Utility relocations and the final design have been completed for the new bridge, which is being jointly funded by the Town of Sunnyvale and TxDOT. TxDOT will oversee construction and will bid out construction later this summer or early fall. Construction is expected to get underway near the end of this year and last approximately 10 months, so the new bridge will be open by fall 2025.

This week's storms also damaged the shade over the playground at Town Center Park. The playground is blocked off until the damaged shade is removed. Repairs and reinstallation could take as long as a month.

Work continues on $17.5 million worth of road improvement projects previously approved by the Sunnyvale Town Council.

This week's activity is scheduled to include:

• Larkin (Scyene to Long Creek)—The westbound lane was reopened to traffic in late March. The eastbound lane is now being reconstructed, and construction is expected to last until mid-April.
• Moisture barrier installation along select sections of roadway will begin the week of April 15. Visit the Road Projects webpage for more details.
  
  

The latest updates and a preview of upcoming activities are available at TownofSunnyvale.org/RoadProjects. Construction schedules can change with short notice. We appreciate your patience.

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Join us for the third annual Sunnyvale Faire and Doris Padgett Library Book Sale! It's set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Doris Padgett Public Library, 402 Tower Place. We will highlight businesses, vendors and residents of Sunnyvale. You'll also enjoy story times, crafts and other entertainment. Come shop and learn how you can support our library! This year's event will also include Carter Bloodcare. To donate blood, please sign up to ensure your timeslot is available.

Come see us Saturday, April 13 for our monthly pet adoption event at the Mesquite PetSmart, 19175 LBJ Freeway. We'll be there from noon to 3 p.m. You can always learn more about our adoptable pets on our Petfinder page or call (214) 862-4525.

What can you bring to the Keep Sunnyvale Shining Trash Off? You can bring as many as four boxes of documents for shredding. Household bulk waste is allowed, except for tires, concrete, chemicals, paint, batteries, or anything containing freon, gas, or oil.

Most services are free for residents. Non-residents will pay $25. Fees are also required for electronics recycling. Check out our event webpage for more details and an event map.