{"id":403057,"date":"2026-08-11T00:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/403057\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T00:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:36:17","slug":"check-out-3-transportation-projects-affecting-allen-residents-allen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/403057\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out 3 transportation projects affecting Allen residents | Allen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in roadwork and sidewalk updates in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofallen.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Allen<\/a> area? Here are updates on several construction projects in the city of Allen. This list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing projects<\/p>\n<p>1. Highway Safety Improvement Program updates<\/p>\n<p>Project: Updates include <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/allen\/transportation\/allen-improves-road-safety-through-46m-txdot-grant\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">modernized traffic signals<\/a>, upgraded equipment, increased capacity and enhanced pedestrian features at multiple intersections in Allen.<\/p>\n<p>Update: Striping is currently under way throughout the intersection at Bethany Drive and Century Parkway, Communications Manager Kristi Soto said. The signal pole arm is being installed on the last signal pole foundation for the intersection at Main Street and Greenville Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Timeline: Construction expected to wrap up by summer 2026Cost: $5.8 millionFunding sources: city of Allen, Texas Department of Transportation<\/p>\n<p>2. Greengate neighborhood sidewalk repairs<\/p>\n<p>Project: The <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/allen\/government\/nearly-22m-in-infrastructure-improvements-coming-to-allens-greengate-neighborhood\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greengate neighborhood area<\/a> and adjacent roadways, including parts of Allen Heights Drive, will see upgrades to pedestrian facilities. Repairs include addressing broken sidewalk ramps, alley approaches and sidewalk panels.<\/p>\n<p>Update: Contractors are currently working along Edelweiss Drive, Allen Heights Drive, Malone Road and Story Park, Soto said. Work is scheduled to begin soon on Carnation Drive, Petunia Drive and Gardenia Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Timeline: Construction expected to wrap up by winter 2027Cost: $2.16 millionFunding source: city of Allen<\/p>\n<p>3. 2026 Street and Alley Rehabilitation project<\/p>\n<p>Project: The <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/allen\/government\/allen-to-invest-487m-in-street-and-alley-rehabilitation-in-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">project<\/a> consists of reconstruction of existing deteriorated street and alley pavement identified in a citywide pavement condition assessment survey completed in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Update: The contractor is working on completing pavement repairs at Heritage Parkway and Alma Drive, Soto said.<\/p>\n<p>Timeline: Construction expected to be complete in March 2027Cost: $4.87 millionFunding source: city of Allen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Interested in roadwork and sidewalk updates in the Allen area? 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