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 90% complete, the multi-use trail is 80% complete, and the northbound bridge is 95% complete with new concrete paving. Concrete road construction from McKenzie Rd to Cartwright Rd started in March and is 85% complete, with 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 95% complete. The new travel lane concrete paving is 100% complete, with the northern half from Peachtree to U.S. 80 lanes now open to residents and all lanes opened in June. A combination of sodding and hydromulch will be complete in early July to restore disturbed landscape areas. The project is expected to be fully complete in July 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 35% complete, with water replacement after sewer is complete. Paving on Lorraine Lane and Candise Court started in June and is 45% complete, with full completion in 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: The 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 Dr – Windsor Ct

Binbrook Dr – Colchester Dr

Falls Church Ln – Portsmouth Dr

Hardwood Trail – Button Dr

Debra Dr – Michelle Way (Kearney to Grubb)

Thistle Dr – Paintbrush St

Leta Way – Greenland Dr

Sea Pines – Greenland Dr

Apollo Way – Gus Thomasson Rd

Versailles St – Royal Crest Dr

Jade Dr – Emerald Dr

Grinnel Dr – Teton Dr

When: The bid for this project will be presented to the City Council on July 7, 2025. The construction is estimated to begin in late August into 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.