F. P. LUCAS BOULEVARD – McKenzie Road to E. Cartwright Road
What: Existing two-lane asphalt road will be replaced with a new four-lane divided concrete road. The project includes new water and sewer utilities along with a new multi-use trail, a new bridge section, and a new traffic signal at Jaguar Way.
When: Installation of water and sewer utilities are 95% complete, the multi-use trail is 80% complete, and the northbound bridge is 100% complete with new concrete paving. Concrete road construction from McKenzie Road to Cartwright Road started in March and is 90% complete, with traffic being switched by early August and substantial completion in Summer 2025. The project is expected to be complete in Fall 2025.
SOUTH PARKWAY – U.S. 80 to Peachtree Road (Real. Texas. Roads. project*)
What: Reconstruction of new water and sewer utilities and new concrete reconstruction of a two-lane residential street. Sections of the road will be closed during different phases of construction. Residents will have alley access to their homes.
When: Installation of water and sewer utilities and the multi-use trail is 99% complete. The new travel lane concrete paving is 100% complete and all lanes opened. A combination of sodding and hydromulch will be complete in early August to restore disturbed landscape areas. The project is expected to be fully complete in early August 2025.
LORRAINE LANE, CANDISE COURT, IVY DRIVE – (Real. Texas. Roads. project*)
What: New water and sewer utility reconstruction and new concrete roads and sidewalks for sections of Lorraine Lane, Candise Court, Ivy Drive, Mt. Vernon Drive, Fernwood Drive, Monticello Drive, and the Stoney Glen neighborhood.
When: Construction started on utilities in late February 2025. Sewer line replacement work on Lorraine Ln is 100% complete, with the Ivy Dr sewer and water line replacement 100% complete. Sewer line replacement work on Mt. Vernon and Monticello Drive began in June and is 100% complete, with water replacement after sewer is complete. Paving on Lorraine Lane and Candise Court started in June and is 100% complete, with Sybil Drive paving started in July and full completion in early August 2025. The project will gradually move to the rest of the streets. All road projects are expected to be complete by Spring 2026.
SIERRA DRIVE, WILKINSON DRIVE, PAZA DRIVE, MIRANDA DRIVE – (Real. Texas. Roads. project*)
What: New water and sewer utility construction and reconstruction of asphalt streets for sections of Sierra Drive, Wilkinson Drive, and Paza Drive. Miranda Drive will also include new sections of pavement replacement, driveway aprons, and sidewalks.
When: Construction is estimated to begin in late July to early August, with water and sewer utility construction occurring first followed by reconstruction of asphalt streets. The project is expected to be complete in Spring 2026.
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – Multiple Locations
What: Reconstruction of new concrete alleys at 12 different locations as follows:
- Bette Drive – Windsor Court
- Binbrook Drive – Colchester Drive
- Falls Church Lane – Portsmouth Drive
- Hardwood Trail – Button Drive
- Debra Drive – Michelle Way (Kearney to Grubb)
- Thistle Drive – Paintbrush Street
- Leta Way – Greenland Drive
- Sea Pines – Greenland Drive
- Apollo Way – Gus Thomasson Road
- Versailles Street – Royal Crest Drive
- Jade Drive – Emerald Drive
- Grinnel Drive – Teton Drive
When: The bid for this project was awarded by the City Council on July 7, 2025. Construction should begin in late August to early September and is expected to be complete in Spring 2026.
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.