City Construction Project Status Report ( July 23, 2024 )

TxDOT - US 80 - Mesquite

City Project Manager : Wes McClure, P.E. (wmcclure@cityofmesquite.com)City Inspector : Danny Barrett (dlbarret@cityofmesquite.com)
Project Description : Reconstruction of US 80 from Town East Boulevard to Belt Line Road. Includes reconstruction of interchange with IH 635 and improvements on IH 635 between Town Centre Drive and US 80. Project will reconstruct and widen the freeway and improve all interchanges with intersecting city streets including Gus Thomasson Road, Galloway Road, and Belt Line Road.
Status : Under Design - 90% Design CompleteProjected Completion Date :
What's happening now:
TxDOT?s consultant is currently designing the Mesquite section of the project, which is approximately 80% complete and plans for utility coordination were provided to the City in March 2021. The City?s consultant is reviewing the plans for potential utility conflicts. The City will make necessary adjustments by early 2023. TxDOT?s land acquisition agent is completing property acquisition.
Work Anticipated next 30-days:
The City is coordinating Mesquite Heritage Trail underneath U.S. 80 at South Mesquite Creek. The City will construct the trail outside of TxDOT right-of-way between Gross Road and Towne Centre Drive.