In September, crews completed the first phase of the “Light Up Louisiana” project, which included all major paving and construction from Church Street to Kentucky Street. Through October, the contractor will examine sidewalks and any remaining minor construction elements. At this time, new lights will also be placed and begin operating. From October through December, there will be no major construction. The second phase of the project will begin in early January. Visit www.mckinneytexas.org/louisiana for more updates and resources for visiting downtown McKinney.
Timeline: May-October (Phase 1), January-July 2021 (Phase 2)
Cost: $4.9 million
Funding source: city of McKinney
2. Stacy Road widening
Crews will begin work in late October to widen Stacy Road between Custer Road and Ridge Road. With the widening, crews will add a new travel lane in each direction within the existing median. A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Stacy and McKinney Ranch Parkway. No major traffic impact is expected for the month of October. Starting in November, however, drivers can look for intermittent lane closures throughout the project area.
Timeline: October 2020-October 2021
Cost: $6.2 million
Funding source: city of McKinney
3. Traffic signal installations
New traffic signal installations at A) Stacy Road and Collin McKinney Parkway and at B) Lake Forest Drive and Collin McKinney Parkway are nearing completion. The Stacy Road and Collin McKinney Parkway traffic signal is expected to start operating in mid-October. The Lake Forest Drive and Collin McKinney Parkway traffic signal is expected to start operating in late October or early November.
Timeline: April-November
Cost: $800,000
Funding source: city of McKinney
4. Airport Drive improvements
Construction of various improvements along Airport Drive between Industrial Boulevard and Harry McKillop Boulevard/FM 546 has been underway since April. During the month of October, Wattley Way, or the old FM 546, will be closed at Airport Drive with detour routes provided while remaining intersection improvements are constructed.
Timeline: April 2020-April 2021
Cost: $1.8 million
Funding source: city of McKinney
5. Intersection improvements
Construction is expected to begin in November for annual improvements to four major intersections: A) McKinney Ranch Parkway and Lake Forest Drive; B) Eldorado Parkway and Alma Road; C) Hardin Boulevard and White Avenue; and D) Virginia Parkway and Stonebridge Drive. The improvements will consist of the addition of new turn lanes and signal improvements.
Timeline: November 2020-November 2021
Cost: $2.4 million
Funding source: city of McKinney
