McKinney, TX News

McKINNEY – Work is well under way on the $106 million U.S. 75 expansion project between Spur 399 (SH 121) and U.S. 380. As part of the massive project, the contractor will close the exit ramps to Eldorado Parkway from northbound U.S. 75 and from the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT) direct connector from Sunday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, July 1 at 5 p.m.

The closure is necessary while contractor crews begin the first stage of reconstruction of the northbound U.S. 75 frontage road, south of Eldorado Parkway. Northbound traffic on both U.S. 75 and SRT seeking to exit to Eldorado will be directed to exit earlier and continue along the northbound frontage road to Eldorado or their chosen destination.

The project will add two lanes in each direction on the U.S. 75 main lanes, including one in each direction on the frontage roads, giving the highway a total of eight main lanes and six frontage road lanes. This will add needed capacity and is expected to stay ahead of the explosive population growth in Collin County. Listed as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Collin County grew by more than 61 percent between 2000 and 2009.

“Frisco and McKinney are two of the fastest growing cities in the nation and the challenge to meet transportation needs has never been greater,” said Barry Heard, P.E., Collin County Interim Area Engineer.

This is one of five projects either underway, nearing completion or just starting up on the U.S. 75 (Central Expressway) corridor through McKinney from SH 121 to Melissa Road. This project is expected to be substantially complete in the summer of 2015.

TxDOT would like to thank area drivers for their patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to complete this vital project as soon, and as safely, as possible.

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