Faithon P. Lucas Blvd. Paving & Drainage Reconstruction (McKenzie Rd. to E. Cartwright Rd.)

The City of Mesquite completed a $1,200,000 paving and drainage reconstruction on Faithon P. Lucas Blvd., a project that included 6,200 square yards of concrete sidewalk and 10,500 square yards of concrete trail. The work spanned from McKenzie Rd. to E. Cartwright Rd. within the 2700-4298 address range in Mesquite, Texas. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in February 2023, the project received plan review completion in the same month. Construction began in May 2023, with a scheduled completion date of September 2025. The final inspection passed in May 2026, confirming the physical work met required standards before the administrative file was closed.

Project Scope and Cost

APM & Associates served as the design firm of record for this renovation and alteration project. The estimated cost of $1,200,000 places the project above the median estimated cost for similar filings in Dallas County, which stands at $248,360. The project size is listed as 1,000 square feet, resulting in a cost of $1,200 per square foot. This figure is significantly higher than the county median of $72 per square foot for renovation and alteration work.

The scheduled build window for this project was 862 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable construction types. This extended timeline reflects the scale of the paving and drainage improvements, which required substantial earthwork and concrete placement across the designated corridor. The project utilized public funds and involved public land, consistent with municipal infrastructure standards.

Local Context and Status

The City of Mesquite has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $24,944,385, including the Mesquite Convention Center and the Mesquite Heritage Trail Phase 2. This specific project contributes to the city's ongoing infrastructure maintenance, ensuring accessible pathways for residents and visitors in the 75181 ZIP code area.

The final inspection passed in May 2026, and the TDLR file was closed in September 2026. This status confirms that all accessibility requirements were reviewed and satisfied. The project is now part of the permanent infrastructure record for Mesquite, with no further action required from the regulatory perspective regarding this specific filing.