In a nutshell
During a Dec. 16 City Council meeting, Lewisville City Engineer David Salmon delivered updates to council members about current work on Corporate Drive and parts of I-35E.
Work on Corporate Drive has been split into two projects, both of which are being overseen by Sundt Construction.
The first project includes two segments that will extend Corporate Drive from Railroad Street to east of the Elm Fork Trinity River, according to the city’s website. The $43 million project is expected to finish construction by August 2026, Salmon said.
Construction crews are in the process of building a bridge over the Elm Fork Trinity River for the road, Salmon said.
The second project includes another two segments extending Corporate Drive further east to Carrollton Parkway. Construction crews will also extend Carrollton Parkway east to Old Denton Drive.
The $29 million project is expected to finish construction by December 2027, Salmon said. Sundt officials have cleared most of the right of way and efforts are underway to install storm drain and water main improvements, according to the presentation.
The background
Both projects started construction in 2024. Lewisville City Council members first approved a construction contract in December 2023 for Corporate Drive’s extension to Huffines Boulevard.
The project started construction in February, according to the presentation. In addition to building a four-lane road, the project includes new streetlights and about 1.5 miles of new trails and sidewalks, according to the city’s website.
Construction is funded by a mix of capital funding and regional toll revenue provided through the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Council members approved a second construction contract in April for segments four and five of the extension. The project started construction in June, according to the presentation. The project plans for new construction of a four-lane road and new streetlights along the road, according to the city’s website.
More information about both projects can be found on the city’s website.
