East Lucas Road Reconstruction Project (FM 3286 / FM 546 to FM 982)

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The TxDOT Dallas District plans, designs, builds, operates, and maintains the state transportation system in the following counties:  Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall.  The TxDOT Collin County Area Office led by Area Engineer Jennifer Vorster, PE, is responsible for all TxDOT work within Collin County.

TxDOT Site Manager                                       John D. Hudspeth, PE      214-320-6146        [email protected]

TxDOT Collin County Area Office              Jennifer Vorster, PE      972-542-2345        [email protected]

More details are also available online at the TxDOT Project Tracker by following this link: TxDOT Project Tracker

The East Lucas Road reconstruction project is an expansion project of the existing roadway to a six-lane roadway. While in its preliminary stages, the project is set to address the regional population growth and the increased commuter traffic across Lake Lavon.

Planning for this project is still underway. More updates will be provided on this page as the project moves forward.

April 2024

• City of Lucas staff received updates on the status of the roadway project including initial design concepts for a six-lane road widening, speed limit expectations, addressing curvature in the existing roadway, environmentally sensitive areas located nearby, and addressing bicycle/pedestrian traffic located on the bridge across Lavon Lake.

• Project Timeline presented to City staff:
  • Conceptual Design - August 2024
  • 30% Schematic - November 2024
  • 60% Schematic - March 2024
  • Public Meeting - May 2025
  • 90% Schematic - July 2025
  • Final Schematic - November 2025
  • Public Hearing - May 2026
  • Environmental Clearance / Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) - September 2026