F. P. LUCAS BOULEVARD – McKenzie Road to E. Cartwright Road
What: Existing two-lane asphalt road will be replaced with a four-lane divided concrete thoroughfare. The project includes trails and a new bridge section. Two-way traffic will be maintained on existing or new pavement during construction.
When: City utilities and storm sewer underway. Phase 1 paving is complete. Phase 1 trail sections underway. New bridge under construction. Phase 2 traffic switched. The project should be complete in Fall 2025.
OATES OVERLAY (Gus Thomasson to Galloway)
What: Concrete pavement reconstruction of identified areas with isolated curb repairs. Project includes comprehensive asphalt milling and overlay.
When: Finishing concrete repairs and starting asphalt paving. The project should be completed in Spring 2025.
SOUTH PARKWAY – U.S. 80 to Peachtree Road (Real. Texas. Roads. project*)
What: Utility and paving reconstruction of a two-lane residential collector street to include areas of on-street parking. Sections of the road will be closed during different phases of construction. Residents will have alley access to their homes.
When: City utilities and storm sewer are complete, and paving has started from Peachtree. South Parkway is now closed to thru traffic except for City services and deliveries. The project should be completed in Summer 2025.
VARIOUS STREETS – (Real. Texas. Roads. project*)
What: Utility and paving improvements for Lorraine Lane, Candise Court, Ivy Drive, Mt. Vernon Drive, Fernwood Drive, Monticello Drive, and the Stoney Glen neighborhood. Project will include streets and sections of complete concrete reconstruction.
When: Project has bid and will start in February 2025.
For information on all current and future City of Mesquite transportation projects, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CityConstructionProjects.
*Real. Texas. Roads. is the program name for the road repairs funded by the $125 million bond sale approved by voters in November 2015. Repairs under this program are limited to residential, two-lane roadways. Learn more about Real. Texas. Roads.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) manages reconstruction and repair for IH-635, IH-30, IH-20, U.S. 80, and the work on Lawson Road under the Highway Safety Improvement Program grant. For TxDOT updates, visit www.drivetexas.org.