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Prosper council OKs $6.1 million for Legacy Drive construction

Construction to widen Legacy Drive north of Prosper Trail is expected to begin later this summer.

In a nutshell: The project will build up to four lanes of Legacy Drive near Watkins Middle School, which Prosper ISD officials plan to open for the 2027-28 school year.

Project funding: PISD is funding the upfront costs, then the town of Prosper will reimburse the district for a portion of the design, construction, land and utility costs totaling $6.1 million.

Quote of note: “Thanks again to the school district for working with us,” Prosper Town Council member Craig Andres said. “It’s a great example of all of us working together.”

 
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Chipotle set to open Celina location next month

Chipotle is planning a July opening date for its Celina location, a company representative confirmed.

What's new: This will be the restaurant’s first location in Celina.

  • 3520 S. Preston Road, Celina

 
Transportation Tuesday
Legacy Drive expansion, Custer Parkway reconstruction: 5 Dallas-Fort Worth transportation updates

Check out five upcoming and ongoing road projects in Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Legacy Drive widening
Project: The project will build two lanes of Legacy Drive from Prosper Trail to a future Prosper ISD middle school, widen the roadway to four lanes near the school and construct a water line.
Update: Prosper Town Council approved a $6.1 million construction contract for the project at a May 19 meeting, and construction is expected to begin later this summer.

2. McKinney concrete panel replacement
Project: McKinney’s Roadstock project will replace damaged concrete panels and restripe Eldorado Parkway and Virginia Parkway.
Update: McKinney City Council approved an additional $1.2 million for the project at a May 5 meeting, and concrete panel replacement has started along Virginia Parkway.

 
Local Eats
Shawarma, ramen: Check out 6 restaurants newly opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact.

1. Frisco: Robo Shawarma
The eatery offers freshly carved shawarma wraps and platters featuring robot-cut proteins, such as the Red Wrap, a red pepper tortilla filled with robot-cut chicken shawarma and garlic sauce. Side options include Robo Cubes, which are crispy seasoned potato cubes available in spicy and non-spicy varieties.

  • Opened May 19
  • 7875 Custer Road, Ste. 103, Frisco

2. McKinney: Oak & Stone
The American-style restaurant serves pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches and more, according to its website. The restaurant also offers a self-pour tap wall that features 50 rotating taps of beer, wine, bourbon, whiskey and cocktails, and the menu also offers zero-proof options.
  • Opened May 19
  • 8575 W. University Drive, Ste. 150, McKinney

 

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