Eldorado Parkway Update 10/2015

The TxDOT contractor is continuing to profile the concrete surface to provide for a smooth ride. This process will continue into the next week during night time hours. The striping crew is in the process of removing construction striping and applying the stripes for main lanes, turn lanes, stop bars, and turn arrows throughout the project. This process is scheduled to complete next week. With the completion of the main lane striping, which is scheduled to complete today, the contractor will have two lanes each direction open all the way through the project. This eliminates the bottle neck on the east and west end. The two inside lanes will remain closed over the next few weeks as the contractor works to complete landscaping and painting of center stamped concrete sections.
Eldorado ParkwayThe Eldorado Parkway (FM 720) Widening Project is an important component in regional efforts to ensure an infrastructure that will safely and conveniently accommodate the expected increase in residents, visitors and customers.

Eldorado Parkway (FM 720) was let for construction in July 2010. The winning bid was $55 Million, submitted by J.D. Abrams. Work is expected to begin October 2011 and conclude in the Spring of 2015. There will be 566 contract days and 30 months of barricades.
This project consists of a half mile six lane bridge over Lewisville Lake, a single span bridge over Peach Creek, and a three-span bridge over Hart’s Branch. Included in the design are 27 side street intersections, 5 signals, 25 retaining walls, urban storm sewer and culvert crossings, aesthetic treatments, and storm water treatment units approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The road work in Little Elm will involve widening approximately four miles of Eldorado Parkway (FM 720) from Little Elm Park-way West to French Settlement.
Additional Project Details – Little Elm Eldorado Parkway Construction Guide.