SH 317 signalization Improvements at 3rd and 6th Street in Mcgregor, TX

The signalization improvements for State Highway 317 at Third and Sixth Street in Mcgregor are complete. The project, filed as SH 317 signalization Improvements at 3rd and 6th Street, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in September 2026. This confirms that the construction phase, which began in February 2025, has concluded successfully.

Texas Department of Transportation serves as the owner of record for this $235,000 renovation. The work covered an area of 2,375 sq ft, resulting in a cost of $99 per sq ft. The scope involved installing pedestrian signal improvements, including countdown signals and push buttons. Crews also installed electrical conduit and wiring and demolished existing stairs to create a new landing area.

Design and Construction Details

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP acted as the design firm of record. Stephen D Macphie served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The filing was registered with TDLR in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. The scheduled build window extended to July 2026, a period of 531 days that is longer than the county median of 122 days for similar renovation filings in McLennan County.

Financially, the project cost is below the county median of $279,286 for renovation and alteration projects. The per-square-foot cost of $99 is close to the county median of $96. The project utilizes public funds and is located on public land, specifically at 301 S Main St and 510 S Main St in Mcgregor, TX 76657.

The site is situated in a commercial area near businesses such as Dollar General, Anderson Oil & Tire Co, and the Atria Hotel and RV McGregor. The surrounding ZIP code 76657 has a population of about 12,770 residents, with a median household income of $100,160. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $367,700, according to U.S. Census estimates.