Check out updates on three ongoing construction projects in Richardson, per the city's capital projects tracker.

1. Lakeside Boulevard reconstruction
Project: Crews are reconstructing the street and implementing utility improvements on Lakeside Boulevard from US 75 to Campbell Road, and Lawnview Drive from Lakeside to Greenville Avenue.
Update: Installation of the waterline sewers from the roundabout to Campbell is currently underway, along with work in the Lawnview median.

• Timeline: winter 2024-spring 2026

• Cost: $10 million

• Funding source: 2021 bond

Safe Harbor Veterinary Specialty and Urgent Care is set to open soon in Richardson, owner Tiffany Green said in an email. The clinic will provide services for pets in emergency cases, including trauma, trouble breathing or collapse, as well as overnight nursing care, advanced surgeries, endoscopies and ultrasounds.

• 401 W. President George Bush Highway, Ste. 113, Richardson

Organizations and cities throughout North Texas showcased various transportation-related plans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

Dallas Stadium, also known as AT&T Stadium, will host nine games between June 14 and July 14.

North Central Texas Council of Governments, along with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, DART, Trinity Metro, Trinity Railway Express and the Texas Department of Transportation, were part of a press conference April 2 to discuss the myriad of travel options.

A closer look: The transportation plan includes the use of public transit, how to get to games and the FIFA Fan Festival, as well as what traffic would look like on various highways across North Texas.

According to the presentation, the final plan was submitted to FIFA on March 31.

The specifics: NCTCOG developed a creative approach for match day transportation, knowing FIFA spectators rely far more heavily on public transit than typical crowds at events at Dallas Stadium, Morris said.

Check out five road project updates around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Collin County 
1. Gaylord Parkway roundabout 
Project: A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Gaylord Parkway and Ohio Drive in Frisco. 

Update: Construction started April resulting in several traffic pattern changes. Gaylord Parkway will close west of Ohio Drive, and traffic will be detoured north to Warren Parkway. Additionally, northbound and southbound traffic on Ohio Drive will share the east side of the roadway, with one lane open in each direction. 

• Timeline: Construction expected to finish in 2027

• Cost: $3.5 million

• Funding source: city of Frisco
  

2. Dallas Parkway intersection improvements
Project: Work includes pavement improvements, dedicated turn lanes and two new traffic signals on Dallas Parkway in Celina. 

Update: Celina officials approved Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating for construction at the March 10 council meeting. 

• Timeline: Estimated completion in July 2027 

• Cost: $3.49 million

• Funding source: city of Celina