Gus Thomasson Road (U.S. 80 to Town East Boulevard)

The Plan: This project will totally reconstruct and upgrade the pavement, drainage and utilities on Gus Thomasson Road from U.S. 80 to Town East Boulevard. The project will also add a bike trail, landscaping and other improvements.

What's happening now: The contractor has four crews working on the project. Construction underway includes underground water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities.

Work anticipated in the next 30 days: Utilities will continue to be installed on Gus Thomasson Road, from U.S. 80 to Towne Centre Drive, as well as from North Mesquite Drive to Town East Boulevard.

Estimated completion date: January 2021

Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PublicWorksProjects for the most recent updates on this project.

Real. Texas. Roads.

The Plan: 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 for residential, 2-lane roadways. The repairs began in 2016. 

What's happening now: As of June 4, localized concrete repairs are still in progress on Royal Crest Drive, Northridge Drive and Summit Drive. Concrete spot repairs have been completed on Cascade Street and Cresthill Drive. Resurfacing is in progress on Sidney Drive, Rockne Lane and Morgan Drive. Statler Drive is complete. Utility work is underway to replace old water and sewer lines on Oriole Street, Ervin Lane, and Daffodil Drive. 

Work anticipated in the next 30 days: Resurfacing will continue for the next 35 days on Morgan Drive, Sidney Drive, and Rockne Lane. Resurfacing is scheduled to begin on Cascade Street, Crest Park Drive and Summit Drive at the end of June. The next list of streets planned for concrete repairs include Alta Vista Street, Buena Vista Street, Willowbrook Drive, Lee Street, Larchmont Drive, Northview Place (cul-de-sac) and Mark Drive (between Baker Drive and Larchmont Drive). 

Two construction contracts related to Real. Texas. Roads. work in southwest Mesquite have been awarded by the City Council. The first contract is for utility work that must be done before street rehabilitation in the area can begin. Utility work will begin on Rose Lane, Carnation Drive and Lilac Lane to replace old water lines prior to the street repairs. Contracts are being finalized so pavement rehabilitation can begin on Oriole Street and Ervin Lane. Please click here to see a presentation to the City Council explaining the three Real. Texas. Roads. contracts in southwest Mesquite. 

Estimated completion date: The completion of all streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024, two years ahead of schedule. 

To view the current construction status of streets selected for the program, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/RealTexasRoads.

Scyene Road Paving and Utility Improvements 

The Plan: The reconstruction of Scyene Road from Clay Mathis Road to Lawson Road will support new industrial development near the Mesquite Metro Airport. The project includes improvements to underground utilities and a newly paved roadway with thick concrete to withstand heavy truck traffic by the industrial companies.

What's happening now: Full width concrete pavement has been completed from Clay Mathis Road to the asphalt plant near the airport. Paving operations are in progress from the asphalt plant to Lawson Road. 

Work anticipated in the next 30 days: The contractor will continue concrete paving operations from the asphalt plant entrance to Lawson Road.

Estimated completion date: Summer 2019

Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PublicWorksProjects for the most recent updates on this project.

Downtown Mesquite:
Front Street Station – Aesthetic Improvements, Paving, Drainage, Water and Sewer

The Plan: The project is for the design of Front Street Station between Galloway Ave. and North Ebrite Street as the first phase to improve Downtown Mesquite with new pedestrian-friendly elements, special event areas and additional parking.

What's happening now: City staff will be meeting with the contractors to get answers to their questions about the project so they can prepare their bids.

Work anticipated in the next 30 days: Receive contract bids and award a contract. 

Estimated completion date: December 2020

Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PublicWorksProjects for the most recent updates on this project.

TXDOT - U.S. 80 Improvements Project (I-30 to FM 460)

The Plan: The U.S. 80  proposed improvements consist of the reconstruction and widening of U.S. 80 from I-30 in Dallas County to FM 460 in Kaufman County, within the cities of Dallas, Mesquite, Forney, and the Town of Sunnyvale. The proposed plan will reconstruct the I-635 interchange and widen main lanes and frontage roads. Frontage roads will be completed between Lawson Road and FM 460 over the East Fork of Trinity River. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will perform the work in phases. The first phase will be primarily within the City of Mesquite. 

What's happening now: The hearing will be held at the Mesquite Convention
Center/Hampton Inn, Salon A, located at 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, Texas, on Tuesday, June 25. Displays will be available at 6 p.m. with the formal presentation and hearing beginning at 7 p.m.

Work anticipated in the next 30 days: A public hearing will be held to get input from citizens. The scope of initial construction contract will be developed using $200 million in committed funds. The scope will include reconstruction of the I-635 interchange and frontage roads and ramps between I-635 and Belt Line Road.

Project Schedule: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) antcipates bidding the first phase of construction in Mesquite in June 2021. 

Watch the June 17 presentation by TxDOT Dallas District. Visit http://bit.ly/US80Improvements for updates on the Public Hearing.