Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.<\/p>\n
This list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n
Upcoming projects<\/p>\n
1. Laud Howell Parkway extension<\/a><\/p>\n Project: Construction will build two lanes of Laud Howell Parkway between Trinity Falls Parkway and Lake Forest Drive in McKinney. Private development firm Republic Property Group is constructing Lanes 1 and 2 of the roadway, and the city will construct Lanes 3 and 4.<\/p>\n Update: McKinney City Council approved a design contract with LJA Engineering in June, and design is underway. Construction of Lanes 1 and 2 by Republic Property Group is already underway.<\/p>\n Timeline: Design is expected to take about 12 months to complete. Construction of Lanes 3 and 4 is expected to begin in 2028.Cost: $18 millionFunding source: city of McKinney, Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds2. G Avenue paving and water improvements<\/a><\/p>\n Project: Crews will replace a waterline and pavement on G Avenue between 14th and 15th streets in Plano. Improvements will also add on-street parking, enhance sidewalks and update traffic signals.<\/p>\n Update: Community Investment Project Engineering Manager Clay Lipscomb said the project is in its final design phase and construction will start in late 2026.<\/p>\n Timeline: July-December 2026Cost: $374,800Funding source: city of Plano3. Grapevine signal replacement<\/a><\/p>\n Project: 45 aging signal switches will be replaced across throughout Grapevine.<\/p>\n Update: Grapevine City Council approved funding for the project at a July 7 meeting.<\/p>\n Timeline: TBDCost: $127,697Funding source: city of GrapevineOngoing projects<\/p>\n