Looking to avoid traffic this summer? See details on five recent construction projects in Richardson.

1. Silver Line bridge work at Renner Road

The right and center lanes of eastbound and westbound Renner Road continue to be closed south of Greenside Drive daily from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for work on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line bridge over Renner Road.
  • Timeline: May 17-mid-June
  • Cost: $1.89 billion (entire Silver Line project)
  • Funding source: DART
2. Northbound Custer Road closure at Arapaho Road

Starting May 10, all northbound lanes of Custer Road from just north of its intersection with Arapaho Road to Rockingham Lane were closed for waterline, sanitary sewer and concrete paving work when weather permits. The closures will be in effect at all times, with traffic detoured to westbound Arapaho Road, northbound Hampshire Lane and eastbound Rockingham Lane. While the northbound closures are in effect, the southbound lane will remain open.3. US 75 bridge construction

Motorists on US 75 and its access roads may experience nightly delays between Collins Boulevard in Richardson and Plano Parkway in Plano as crews continue construction on the bridge for the DART Silver Line that will connect the CityLine/Bush Station to the UTD/Synergy Park Station.
  • Timeline: late 2022-late 2025
  • Cost: $1.89 billion (entire Silver Line project)
  • Funding source: DART
4. Greenville Avenue/Arapaho Road fiber-optic work


The right-turn lane of southbound Greenville Avenue toward westbound Arapaho Road and the sidewalk of westbound Arapaho Road between Greenville Avenue and US 75 may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily as fiber-optic work takes place. Utility adjustments are ongoing.5. West Prairie Creek Drive rehabilitation

Construction continues on West Prairie Creek Drive that includes improvements to street paving, underground utilities and drainage systems. There will also be new curb extensions on Lookout Drive and extra parking enhancements on West Prairie Creek Drive. The plan also calls for the enhancement of the intersection of West Prairie Creek Drive and Lookout Drive to improve safety for pedestrians. The crosswalks at Fall Creek Drive and Arborcrest Drive will also be improved, and a new crosswalk will be added at Ridgewood Drive. During some project stages, the bridge at Prairie Creek Park may not be accessible.
  • Timeline: August 2022-summer 2023
  • Cost: $7.4 million
  • Funding source: 2015 Richardson bond funds