Storm drain project coming to central Arlington Heights mid-March

by Documenters, Fort Worth Report
February 28, 2026

The city of Fort Worth hosted a virtual meeting on Feb. 19 to discuss a storm drain project coming mid-March to the Arlington Heights neighborhood, which is situated in council member Macy Hill’s District 7. The cost for this project is $648,435.

Pratima Poudyal, project manager, gave the presentation. Vortex Services is the contractor. Information about the project is located on the city’s website.

The project involves 495 linear feet of underground pipe between Western and Carleton avenues. The route follows an easement that runs through eight residential lots, or parcels, along with a short span of alleyway between the two blocks.

Map of Arlington Heights parcels affected by the storm drain project. (Courtesy | City of Fort Worth)

There are three access points, one on Western Avenue, another on Carleton Avenue, and the third in the alleyway. 

“This is a rehabilitation from inside the pipe. We are not going to open any streets or alleyway. … However, the contractor needs access to get inside the pipe,” Poudyal explained. 

Residents may hear some related construction noises along with sounds of vehicles and equipment moving behind their homes. Some lane closures will involve Western and El Campo avenues, and then briefly Carleton Avenue. 

Central Arlington Heights Storm Drain Project meeting

Documenter name: Patrick Banis

Date: Feb. 19, 2026

Click here for more information about this meeting. To watch the recorded video of the meeting, click here.

“Before the construction starts, seven days prior, the contractor is going to leave door hangers on all the affected addresses,” Poudyal said. 

She suggested residents keep the door hanger as it will include contact information for the inspector assigned to the project. 

The rehabilitation project involves spraying a geopolymer lining inside the drain pipe that will “make it stronger and smoother,” Poudyal said. The polymer being used is GeoKrete.

“GeoKrete geopolymer is formulated to provide corrosion resistant protection in a high hydrogen sulfide environment, restore structural integrity and eliminate the infiltration of groundwater in deteriorated structures,” according to a fact sheet on the Vortex website. 

It is recommended for use in large-diameter pipes consisting of stone, masonry, metal or concrete, including those used for wastewater and storm water. 

The project will be funded through the city’s PayGo, which pays cash for some of Fort Worth’s improvement projects instead of taking on debt for the work.

The storm drain project is expected to be completed by June.

Patrick Banis is a member of the Fort Worth Report Documenters crew.