Plano | March 2026

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Plano begins $4.2 million repairs on 29 bridges Construction is underway on a $4.2 million project to repair 29 bridges in Plano, according to a city news release. Work on the rst bridge to be repaired, Custer Road at Spring Creek, began March 2. City ocials estimate construction on the project will be complete by spring 2027. The details Repairs will address the surface of the bridges, like the deck and railings, as well as possible damage to structures underneath the bridges from wear and erosion. Ocials choose which bridges to repair every 2-3 years based on the Texas Department of Transportation’s biennial inspections. Voters approved funding for the project as part of the city’s 2025 bond election, which included $14 million for bridge repair and replacement.

Council changes rules for public comment Plano City Council is changing the rules for speaking at public meetings. The changes will decrease the frequency of comments of public interest and eliminate comments made over Zoom altogether. Council members decided on the changes at a March 9 meeting. What’s changing Council members agreed to limit comments on non-agenda items to one meeting a month at the end of the meeting. Council meets twice a month. Council member Steve Lavine said city sta should have the authority to choose which meeting includes an opportunity for comments. Residents can sign up at https://forms. plano.gov/Forms/Sign_Up_Citizen to speak at a City Council Meeting.

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In similar news Work on a separate project to replace the bridge on Parker Road across Pitman Creek will start on March 23, per the news release. Crossovers near the bridge will be closed, the median will be used for trac and streetlights will remain o until the project is complete. The replacement will cost $1.8 million , mostly made up of federal funding, and is expected to be complete in 10 months.

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