The Texas Department of Transportation began reconstructing Loop 494 between Sorters McClellan Road and Northpark Plaza Drive on July 8. The project, which was awarded to ISI Contracting Inc., includes expanding the road from two to four lanes and adding a raised turf median divider and center turn lanes at intersections and sidewalks. According to TxDOT officials, traffic flow is reduced to one lane during construction. Timeline: July 8-second quarter 2021 Cost: $14.3 million Funding source: TxDOT