Virginia Parkway/Virginia Street intersection

The Texas Department of Transpor-tation opened the new Virginia Parkway/Virginia Street intersection at US 75 on  Oct. 5. New traffic signals are operational, and new U-turn lanes are open. One significant piece still under construction is the right-turn lane from eastbound Virginia to the southbound frontage road, which should open by mid-December.

Timeline: January 2012-December 2015
Cost: $106.5 million (total project)
Funding sources: regional toll revenue

Lake Forest Drive

The city of McKinney began construction in October to widen Lake Forest Drive from four lanes to six lanes from SH 121 to McKinney Ranch Parkway. According to a traffic study conducted by the city in 2013, this portion of the roadway is traveled by about 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day. The additional lanes will address traffic congestion in this area. The estimated completion date has not been released.

Timeline: October 2015-TBD
Cost: $2.1 million
Funding sources: $1 million from Collin County, $1.1 million from city of McKinney

US 75 widening project

TxDOT is nearing completion of the US 75 widening project. The project, which began in 2012, is already seeing major lane openings from just north of Virginia Parkway to SH 121. Crews are working to complete construction of on- and off-ramps, striping along the roadway and smaller improvements. Drivers should expect lane closures and are advised to pay close attention to roadside signage.

Timeline: January 2012-December 2015
Cost: $106.5 million (total project)
Funding sources: regional toll revenue