U-Haul Land Acquisition Means New Facility, Jobs in East Denton

An impressive state-of-the-art moving and self-storage facility is coming to Denton thanks to U-Haul® Company's recent 5.89-acre land acquisition just east of Highway 380 and Loop 288.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Denton, scheduled for completion by fall 2020, will comprise three stories and more than 100,000 square feet. The facility will house 700-plus indoor, ADA accessible self-storage rooms with climate-control options and high-end security features.

The property is located just five miles from the University of North Texas and will cater to the moving and storage needs of college students and Denton residents.

"The 380 is the major east-west highway that connects Denton to McKinney, and ultimately the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area," stated Kevin Flanagan, U-Haul Company of North Dallas president. "This sprawling region continues to see significant population swells. Our expansion in this area is fundamental. Growing populations equate to more moving and self-storage needs."

U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Denton will offer truck and trailer sharing; towing equipment and professional hitch installation; moving supplies; U-Box® portable storage containers; propane; U-Haul Remote 24/7® access for self-storage customer; on-site RV, boat and vehicle storage; a U-Haul Re-Use Center for gently used household furnishings to be shared by the community; and the Take A Box, Leave A Box program.

While U-Haul Moving & Storage of East Denton is under construction, nearby U-Haul facilities and neighborhood dealers are available to assist customers. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Denton at 164 N. I-35E is open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

"Denton is moving in the right direction and we're thankful to being a part of this community," Flanagan said. "We're excited to continue working with the city to improve residents' quality of life through residential mobility and by meeting their storage demands."

Flanagan expects to employ at least 10 Team Members when the facility is completed. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within Denton.

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