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McKinney shifts plans for the Lower 5 Plaza after losing $15M in federal funding

by | Sep 18, 2025 | 0 comments

Instead of the $45M plaza project, the city will add an improved at-grade crossing at the same location plus eight more pedestrian crossings along SH 5. Estimated costs include $2M for the enhanced crossing and $4M for the additional crossings. City staff will work with TxDOT and the North Central Texas Council of Governments on the updates.

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