Four major projects to transform McKinney’s infrastructure

McKinney, Texas - Extensive infrastructure development is planned and currently taking place in McKinney.

This extensive program of work includes improvements to intersections, pedestrian access, utility systems, and roadways. There are four major projects, some already started and others about to begin, all focusing on enhancing McKinney's connectivity and transportation network, according to Dallas Metro News.

One imminent project worth highlighting is the upgrade planned for the intersection at US 380 and Community Avenue. It costs $2.7 million and is paid for by both the city of McKinney and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The project will see the intersection expanded, notably by introducing dual left-turn lanes for traffic traveling in both east and west directions.

The project scope also includes the establishment of new right-turn lanes for westbound and southbound traffic, coupled with necessary upgrades to the traffic signal system. The plan for this upgrade is currently in the development phase, with construction planned to start in late summer and run from late 2023 to mid-2024.

A second project under consideration targets improvements in pedestrian accessibility along Virginia and Louisiana streets between Graves and Benge Streets. The city of McKinney fully funds this $1.9 million project, which includes the construction of sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and crosswalks, ensuring the corridor complies with modern accessibility standards. This project will also start this summer and should be finished by next summer, 2024.

In light of the impending SH-5 overhaul led by the Texas Department of Transportation, a $25 million utility relocation project is in progress. Funded entirely by the city of McKinney, the project involves moving existing city utilities, such as water and wastewater systems, from Spur 399 to Powerhouse Street. The timeframe for this major undertaking extends from late summer through mid-2025.

In terms of ongoing projects, East Louisiana Street is undergoing substantial infrastructure improvements, with a focus on enhancing its connection to Throckmorton Street. This $9 million project, funded by the city of McKinney and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, has required the closure of Louisiana Street to through traffic for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Louisiana and Greenville Streets.

Traffic is being directed to Virginia Street for now. Additionally, ongoing construction work on Green Street and Andrews Street is scheduled for street paving by the end of summer. The work on all these streets should be finished by early 2024.