Transportation
BY PRESTON RAVIN
Roads in East McKinney are undergoing infrastructure improvements prior to the opening of the new McKinney City Hall. The project targets East Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street. Improvements that will be implemented as part of the project focus on the roadways, drainage systems, utilities, pedestrian areas and lighting. The project was recommended in a street and tra c study conducted in preparation for the new city hall, Capital Improvements Program Manager Blake Sills said. Construction commenced on March 11 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2025. The $13 million project is funded entirely by the city of McKinney. Road closures in the project area, including Virginia Street, are Eastside sees road upgrades
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Beller said the project will result in better roadways and infrastructure and will improve mobility. The improvements also aim to calm tra c and direct cars away from the adjacent residential areas, he said. The roadway improvements will also include improved sidewalks. “These things enhance our ability to use and enjoy our neighborhoods without sacri cing safety,” Beller said.
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expected to decrease construction time by two or more months, Sills said. “While it has caused some disruption to residents and businesses, the completed improvements will undoubtedly make it all worthwhile,” McKinney City Council member Justin Beller said in an email.
A portion of Virginia Street will remain closed during construction.
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