Learn more about transportation projects in the McKinney area aimed at improving utilities and roadways. Projects listed are either underway or expected to start within the next year. This list is not comprehensive.

Ongoing projects

1. SH 5 utility relocations

Project: Existing water and wastewater mains are being relocated ahead of the planned SH 5 reconstruction project by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Update: Construction on the first phase is underway.
  • Timeline: mid 2024-May 2026
  • Cost: $31.4 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney, TxDOT
2. Virginia Parkway and Eldorado Parkway street rehabilitation


Project: 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.

Update: Reconstruction continues on Eldorado Parkway. Reconstruction work on Virginia Parkway is expected to begin in January 2026 after Eldorado Parkway is complete.
  • Timeline: June 2025-May 2026
  • Cost: $10 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
3. US 380 and Community Avenue intersection improvements

Project: Improvements slated for the US 380 and Community Avenue intersection include additional turn lanes and traffic signal improvements.

Update: Traffic signal construction is nearly complete, and utility relocation is underway. Roadway construction is expected to begin later this year.
  • Timeline: March 2025-early 2026
  • Cost: $5.6 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney, TxDOT
4. Infrastructure improvements along Lela, Jones, Foote and Bradley streets


Project: Renewal of substandard infrastructure, including streets, drainage, and utilities, will take place at various segments.

Update: Construction work is underway.
  • Timeline: February 2025-May 2026
  • Cost: $7.5 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
Upcoming projects

5. Infrastructure improvements to College, Hunt, Davis and Church Streets

Project: Water and wastewater mains will be replaced, and street paving and sidewalks will be reconstructed.


Update: Design is underway with construction expected to start in 2026.
  • Timeline: early 2026-2027
  • Cost: $12.2 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
6. Infrastructure improvements on Tennessee, Lamar, Hunt Streets

Project: Tennessee Street between Virginia and Lamar streets, Lamar Street between Church Street and SH 5 and Hunt Street between Kentucky Street and SH 5 will be reconstructed. The project includes waterline, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, illumination and landscape improvements.

Update: Design work is underway.
  • Timeline: mid 2026-early 2028
  • Cost: $16 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
7. Medical Center Drive improvements

Project: Reconstruction and widening of Medical Center Drive will take place between Frisco Road and Spur 399. Medical Center Drive is currently an undivided three-lane roadway.


Update: Design is complete, and McKinney City Council members awarded a construction contract in September.
  • Timeline: late 2025-summer 2026
  • Cost: $4.5 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
8. Industrial Boulevard utility improvements

Project: Various utility improvements will be made based on identified needs.

Update: Design work is currently underway.
  • Timeline: TBD
  • Cost: $6.9 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
9. Infrastructure and drainage improvements to Church, Henry and McKinney streets

Project: Replacement of aging street, utility and drainage infrastructure will happen at various segments of the roads.


Update: Design is underway with construction expected to start in 2026.
  • Timeline: early 2026-mid 2027
  • Cost: $10.1 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney
10. East Virginia Street improvements

Project: Reconstruction of Virginia Street between Throckmorton Street and Airport Road.

Update: Design work is currently underway.
  • Timeline: TBD
  • Cost: $8.3 million
  • Funding source: city of McKinney