Transportation Updates June 2017Virginia Parkway widening


Construction is ongoing on Virginia Parkway lanes 5 and 6. When complete, the project will add an additional lane in each direction from US 75 to Ridge Road.


In construction areas, drivers can expect one lane of traffic to be closed weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and delays are expected. Installing traffic signals and lighting conduits will also continue in June.


Timeline: March 2017-February 2019
Cost: $15 million
Funding sources: city of McKinney, Collin County



Transportation Updates June 2017Hardin Boulevard, McKinney Ranch Parkway widening


The city of McKinney is working to widen Hardin Boulevard from four lanes to six lanes between SH 121 and McKinney Ranch Parkway. Construction along McKinney Ranch will widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes between Hardin and US 75. Intermittent lane closures and delays are expected throughout June.


Timeline: April-December
Cost: $3.7 million
Funding source: city of McKinney



Transportation Updates June 2017FM 546 extension


Within the next month, construction crews will install retaining walls next to Ross Cemetery and work to elevate drainage between Couch Drive and Country Lane. Old Mill Road off of McDonald Street will remain closed while construction is ongoing. When complete, FM 546 will start east of McDonald Drive and run through Airport Drive.


Timeline: January 2017-October 2018
Cost: $17.4 million
Funding source: city of McKinney