Title
Consider/Discuss the Crossing at State Highway 5
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, Director of Engineering
Blake Sills, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive a presentation and discuss items related to the Crossing at State Highway 5 Project.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Discuss items related to the ongoing development of the State Highway 5 project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) design for SH 5 roadway improvements from McMakin Street to Power House Street is underway, referenced as CSJ 0047-05-054. The planned improvements to SH 5 include a complete reconstruction as a 4-lane divided roadway. Construction of the planned improvements is estimated to begin in late 2027 or early 2028 following City of McKinney water/wastewater and Franchise Utilities’ relocations.
• The Lower 5 Plaza has been removed from the project. Staff is coordinating with TxDOT on enhancements to the standard treatments TxDOT applies to these types of projects.
• The City’s Capital Improvements Program includes the following improvements to be incorporated into TxDOT’s roadway construction for SH 5 from McMakin Street to Power House Street:
o Continuous median-mounted roadway lighting and City of McKinney median conduit systems for illumination, irrigation, and fiber conduit
o Underground drainage systems upgraded from TxDOT’s 5-Year storm design to 50-Year storm design to meet the City of McKinney’s design criteria
o Turn lanes and colored textured concrete in lieu of TxDOT’s standard rock riprap on medians along SH 5
o Enhanced noise wall aesthetic treatments
• An updated presentation has been prepared covering the following areas:
o Project Overview
o Summary of Public Outreach
o Funding
o Next Steps
• Staff is presenting this informational presentation to receive concurrence on direction as we continue to coordinate with NCTCOG and TxDOT to incorporate the improvements along SH 5 between McMakin Street and Power House Street.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A