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Street Work Moves Up, Parkway Cost Gap Grows, TIRZ Starts Eyeing 2027

At its May 7, 2026, TIRZ meeting, Farmersville officials focused on road projects, money coming into the district, and how far current funds will stretch. The discussion touched downtown traffic, the long-running Parkway project, and budget numbers that could shape what residents see built next year.

2026 Street Package Heads Toward Bids

The board reviewed 2026 street work on South Rike Street, Orange Street, South Main Street, and brick repairs downtown. Engineer Jakey Dupuy said the plan is to bid that package in June, with firm numbers expected in July. If contracts move quickly, construction could begin in late July or early August. That puts some visible street work on the horizon, especially in areas drivers and downtown businesses use every day.

Brick Street Repairs Could Expand If Money Is Left Over

Officials said brick repairs will be included as an add alternate, meaning more repair work could be added if the full package comes in under the $2 million target. Dupuy said problem spots have already been identified, including areas covered with asphalt. The idea is to fix the worst sections first and build a base that should hold up better over time, instead of patching the same trouble spots again and again.

Traffic Access Became A Big Concern

Board members raised concerns about keeping traffic moving during construction, especially on South Main and near McKinney Street. City officials said both sides of the street cannot be closed at once and contractors will need to keep one lane open. For residents, that means delays are still likely, but the city is already talking about how to avoid cutting off downtown access altogether.

Raymond Street Stays On The Back Burner

Raymond Street was discussed, but no active work is moving forward right now. Dupuy said the full project from U.S. 380 to Water Street was previously estimated around $3 million, and officials said it may be better suited for next year’s planning. Part of the issue is that North Texas Municipal Water District is already working in the Water Street area, so the city wants to see how that road is repaired before making bigger moves.