Ongoing projects
1. Virginia Parkway and Eldorado Parkway street rehabilitation
Project Description: Reconstruction of failing concrete panels and broken curbs along Eldorado Parkway between Ridge Road and US 75, and Virginia Parkway between Stonebridge Drive and US 75. New pavement markings and concrete joint sealants will be installed along both roadways.
Update: Construction is underway on Eldorado Parkway. The section between Ridge Road and Lake Forest Drive is nearly complete. Construction on Eldorado will progress east towards US 75 through the rest of 2025. Virginia Parkway is expected to start construction in 2026.
- Timeline: June 2025-May 2026
- Cost: $10 million
- Funding Source: city of McKinney
Project Description: Reconstruction of Virginia Street between SH 5 and Murray Street, and Throckmorton Street between Lamar Street and Louisiana Street. The project includes waterline, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, illumination, hardscape and landscape improvements, and a roundabout at the intersection of Virginia and Throckmorton.
Update: Throckmorton Street has been opened to northbound and southbound traffic, including through the roundabout at Virginia Street. Virginia Street remains closed between SH 5 and Main Street and traffic is being detoured along Louisiana Street. Construction of underground utilities is complete and the remaining street paving is underway.
- Timeline: March 2024-October 2025
- Cost: $14 million
- Funding Source: city of McKinney
3. Medical Center Drive improvements
Project Description: Reconstruction and widening of Medical Center Drive between Frisco Road and Spur 399 as a 4-lane divided roadway. The road is currently three lanes undivided.
Update: Design is complete and construction is expected to begin once franchise utility relocations are complete.
- Timeline: late 2025-late 2026
- Cost: $4.5 million
- Funding source: city of McKinney
Project Description: Reconstruction of Tennessee Street between Virginia Street and Lamar Street, Lamar Street between Church Street and SH 5, and Hunt Street between Kentucky Street and SH 5. The project includes waterline, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, illumination, hardscape and landscape improvements.
Update: Design is approximately 30% complete. A public meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. August 27 at McKinney City Hall, located at 401 E. Virginia St., to review design and provide input.
- Timeline: mid 2026-early 2028
- Cost: $16 million
- Funding Source: city of McKinney
