Work is officially underway on a major roadway project aimed at improving east-west mobility in Collin County.

Construction on the Park Boulevard extension was scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 30. 

The project will extend Park Boulevard east from Parker Road, incorporating portions of Skyview Drive and Spring Creek Parkway, and ultimately connect with State Highway 78 near Walmart. County officials said the roadway will provide a critical east-west corridor when joined with McMillen Road and other regional routes.

The $42.6 million contract was awarded earlier this year to RPM Construction, LLC, the low bidder among six companies. RPM’s bid came in at $42,585,852.51, about 5% below the engineer’s estimate of $44.6 million. Other bidders included Zachry Construction, Mario Sinacola & Sons, Indus Road and Bridge, Harper Brothers, and Granite Construction.

This is the second major Collin County project for RPM. County engineers noted the contractor has the resources to handle the large-scale job, which will stretch approximately 2.7 miles and feature a divided four-lane roadway.

A central feature of the project will be a 1,300-foot bridge over the CPKC railroad tracks. Work will also include new storm drainage, sidewalks, guardrails, traffic controls, and utility relocations. Construction is estimated to take about 30 months, with completion  targeted for late fall 2027.

Motorists should be aware of several immediate changes. Skyview Drive will close to through traffic from Forest Ross Road to the North Texas Municipal Water District’s north entrance. The closure is expected to remain in place for roughly eight months. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during this time.

Additional closures and lane reductions will follow as work progresses. Crews will stage traffic around excavation, storm sewer installation and eventual paving. Motorists should expect delays during peak travel times, as heavy equipment and narrowed lanes become common along the corridor.

Safety measures will include lowered speed limits, flaggers and detour signage. Authorities caution that bridge construction over the railroad may require short-term full closures when steel girders and deck sections are installed.

Residents and businesses along the route should prepare for temporary access disruptions, though local access will be maintained whenever possible. 

Officials encourage those affected to sign up for county notifications and contact the engineering department directly with concerns. Questions may be directed to [email protected].

The Park Boulevard extension is part of Collin County’s broader investment in regional mobility. Officials say the new roadway will relieve congestion on parallel streets such as Brown Street and McCreary Road, while providing an additional connection to SH 78.

With construction beginning this week, officials stress that patience and caution will be key to keeping traffic moving safely during the long-term project.

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