Restaurant Scores
The City of Rockwall has created a new webpage to provide our citizens with the health inspection scores for all Rockwall restaurants. The following information is furnished to assist you and answer any questions.
Jason Castro Update
Although Rockwall resident and American Idol finalist Jason Castro didn't make the "final three", the City will be honoring Jason for his outstanding accomplishments when his schedule permits. Please check or for details when they become available.
John King Boulevard
The City of Rockwall invites the public to the John King Boulevard Grand Opening on
May 12.
City Elections
Three council positions will be on the City of Rockwall General Election May 10 ballot: Place 2 (Stephen Straughan), Place 4 (Cliff Sevier) and Place 6 (Margo Nielsen).
Destination expert
coming to Rockwall
Independent business owners in Rockwall will have the opportunity to hear nationally-known business consultant Jon Schallert at The Center at Rockwall City Place on May 13, 8-9:30 a.m., sponsored by the City of Rockwall.
for parking information for the business improvement seminar.
Service hotline offers
Citizens quick response
Just dial (972) 772-6791 for the city’s new
24-hour “Service Request” hotline and get a response within one business day.
Reports can also be filed online, just click on “.”
CERT Training Classes
Applications are being accepted for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes for Rockwall Citizens on May 3 and May 10 (Saturdays)
from
8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Founder’s Day Wine Tasting Event
Family fun, music, great food, all day entertainment, shopping and a Wine Tasting await you at the City of Rockwall 5th Annual Founder’s Day Festival on May 31 on the downtown square.
The Wine Tasting, from 3:30-5:00 p.m., will be sponsored by the Old Town Shoppes on the Square. Eight different varietals will be featured, including: Montes Cabernet at Candlelight & Lamposts; Cavit Pinot Grigio at Groovy’s; Mark West Pinot Noir at Adornments; Sutter Home White Zinfandel at Tapestry; Veromante Merlot at the French Pear Home; Rodney Strong Chardonnay at Texas Traditions; Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc at Petite Maison; and Gnarley Head Zinfandel at Texas Tack Exchange.
As you enjoy the wine, be sure to check out the great merchandise offered in the stores on the square. Also, more than 100 booths have signed up for the festival offering a chance to shop till you drop!
Children’s entertainer Todd McKinney will get the day off to a great start at 10 a.m. with his comedy magic show and educational programs. Musical entertainment will rock you through the exciting day including the headline show at 7:30 p.m., the southern rock legend Marshall Tucker Band.
Admission and parking are free so bring your family and friends to Rockwall on May 31 for a day to remember.
For more information, check out the Founder’s Day Festival web site at .
Road Closing
TXDOT has informed the City of the following street closures:
Beginning Thursday May 8th, West Quail Run will be closed, between Random Oaks Drive and SH-205. This closure will remain in effect through July 1st.
Beginning May 1, 2008 Hays Road will be closed to through traffic in order to construct a section of the John King Blvd. (205 By-pass). The road should be re-opened by June 30, 2008. Traffic access to the homes south of FM-552 will be provided. Through traffic will be detoured to FM-1141 and SH-205.
Should you have additional questions, please feel free to call Tim Duke, City of Rockwall Construction Inspector, at
(972)-771-7746 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For evening or weekend emergencies, please call City of Rockwall police dispatch at
(972)-771-7724.
Once again, thank you for your patience as we work to improve your neighborhood and our City.
The intersection at Alamo and Kaufman will continue to be closed daily from 8:30AM to 3:30PM until further notice per TXDOT.
The east bound and west bound I-30 Service Rd will be one lane until further notice to assist in the construction of the turn around at I-30 and SH-205.
Toll Tags available at City
Residents no longer have to wait for a toll tag to come in the mail.
Impact Fee Studies
Visit the webpage for information on the City’s review of roadway and water/sewer impact fees.
State Traffic Signals
Traffic signals on state numbered routes are maintained by TxDoT. Report signal light malfunctions or other problems by calling TxDoT at 972-771-9911.
Daily Commute Information
To help you on your daily commute click on the links below for a map of traffic camera locations, webcam photos, and current traffic conditions provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Fannin Street News
Reconstruction Update...
Hwy 205 / Goliad / I-30 Updates
On-Going
Construction has started on the 205 bypass (John King Blvd.) from FM552 north to SH205. The work is scheduled to be completed by early August.
The IH 30 east bound exit ramp to SH 205 is currently closed. This exit ramp will be closed approximately one year.
Drivers will need to exit at the frontage road exit 67C which is approx. one mile east of the existing exit for SH205.
TXDOT is currently in the process of replacing the bad areas in the road on
SH-205 from SH-78 in Lavon to north of Olive Street in Rockwall and then south of Sids Rd. to the Kaufman County Line. Work will take place daily. Currently TXDOT will be working on SH-205 between SH-78 and FM-552 in the south bound lane. Work in the City limits will take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. TXDOT will keep the City informed of this construction on SH-205.
Traffic has been switched on Ralph Hall Parkway, The switch moved the eastbound traffic on Ralph Hall to one lane of the westbound lanes of Ralph Hall (creating 2-way traffic on the westbound lanes). The construction at the intersection will take approximately 5 months.
SH 205 from Sids Rd. to Yellowjacket Lane is now one lane. The south side of the I-30 Service Rd. is also one lane. Also the right turn lane off of north bound SH 205 turning onto SH 276 will no longer be available. These changes will be in effect for about 1 year or until this phase of the construction is complete. If you should have any questions concerning the lane closures or the construction schedule please call the TXDOT office at 214-320-6240.
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