Stay informed on road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth, including highway projects in Denton County and construction on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney.
Collin County
Project: Repairs to 29 bridges in Plano will address the surface of the bridges, including the deck and railings, as well as possible damage to structures underneath the bridges from wear and erosion.
Update: Work on the first bridge to be repaired, Custer Road at Spring Creek, began March 2.
Timeline: work anticipated to be completed by spring 2027Cost: $4.2 millionFunding source: city of Plano2. Eldorado Parkway and Virginia Parkway rehabilitation
Project:
Work includes the reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs along Eldorado Parkway between Ridge Road and US 75, and Virginia Parkway between Stonebridge Drive and US 75.
Update: Work continues on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. Construction crews are beginning work on the last remaining section of Eldorado Parkway between Country Club Drive and US 75. Construction on Eldorado is expected to finish this spring before crews move to Virginia Parkway.
Timeline: June 2025-late 2026Cost: $10.3 millionFunding source: city of McKinneyDallas County
3. Belt Line Road improvements
Project:
Work includes drainage, utility and pavement improvements at Belt Line Road and pavement improvements along Cottonwood Drive in Richardson.
Update: Culvert installation at Belt Line and along Cottonwood is complete. Paving on Cottonwood is currently ongoing.
Timeline: fall 2024-winter 2026Cost: $4.7 millionFunding source: city of RichardsonDenton County
4. I-35W frontage roads expansion
Project:
The work includes constructing frontage roads on I-35W from 0.7 miles south of FM 407 to FM 2449, according to Texas Department of Transportation documents.
Update: TxDOT is working to acquire right of way for the project, move utilities and finalize design plans. The project is planned to go out to bid for construction in December 2027.
Timeline: TBDCost: $260.7 millionFunding source: TxDOT5. I-35E and Mayhill Road
Project: Crews started work in Denton on I-35E from Loop 288 to Pockrus Page Road in January. Work includes rebuilding the interchange at Mayhill Road and I-35E.
Update: Crews are currently installing drainage, and traffic will be redirected to a detour route on the frontage road while drainage is installed.
Timeline: January 2025-June 2029Cost: $139 millionFunding sources: TxDOT, North Central Texas Council of Governments