Check out these four updates on transportation projects planned, underway and recently completed in McKinney.

Planned projects

1. Virginia Parkway and Eldorado Parkway rehabilitation


Project: Reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs along Eldorado Parkway, spanning from Ridge Road to US 75, as well as along Virginia Parkway from Stonebridge Drive to US 75. The project will also include new pavement markings and concrete joint sealants.

Update: A construction contract for the project was awarded to Garret Shields Infrastructure LLC at an April 15 McKinney City Council meeting.
  • Timeline: May 2025-May 2026
  • Cost: $10 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
2. Silverado Trail lane additions


Project: Construction of the remaining portion of lanes three and four of Silverado Trail on the westbound side between Kenley Drive and Burnett Drive. The project includes a bridge over Rowlett Creek as well as relocation of a 30-inch sanitary sewer line to allow for construction of the bridge.

Update: Design work for the project is about 30% complete.
  • Timeline: early 2026-TBD
  • Cost: $4.7 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
Projects underway

3. East Virginia and Throckmorton streets infrastructure improvements


Project: Reconstruction of East Virginia Street from SH 5 to Murray Street and Throckmorton Street from Lamar Street to Louisiana Street, as well as a roundabout at the intersection of East Virginia and Throckmorton streets. The reconstruction work includes underground infrastructure, illumination, landscaping and more.


Update: Throckmorton Street and the roundabout at the intersection of the road with East Virginia Street are open to traffic. East Virginia Street remains closed from SH 5 to Main Street as construction of underground utilities and paving are underway. Detours are in place along Louisiana Street.
  • Timeline: March 2024-August 2025
  • Cost: $14 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
Completed projects

4. US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway traffic signal


Project: Construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of US 75 and Laud Howell Parkway.

Update: The traffic signal was activated April 15.
  • Timeline: December 2024-April 2025
  • Cost: $1.25 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney