Mockingbird Lane - From N Midlothian Parkway to N Walnut Grove Road

The City of Midlothian is leading a major roadway renovation on Mockingbird Lane, spanning the stretch from N Midlothian Parkway to N Walnut Grove Road in Midlothian, Texas. This project involves the widening of the roadway and the reconstruction of three intersections, transforming a two-lane asphalt road into a two-to-four-lane concrete surface with monolithic curb and gutter. The estimated cost for this infrastructure upgrade is $999,000,000, covering a site area of 73,000 square feet.

Project Scope and Design

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this complex renovation. The scope of work includes replacing the existing asphalt with 8-inch thick concrete, ensuring a durable surface for the expanded lane configuration. This project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the accessibility program, with Ross A Thomas listed as the registered accessibility specialist. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds and public land, characterizing it as a Federally funded roadway project.

TDLR completed the plan review process in September 2026, clearing the path for construction to begin in January 2027. The construction timeline is scheduled to finish in January 2029, representing a two-year build window. This duration is significantly longer than the median 92-day build window for similar renovation and alteration filings in Ellis County. The estimated cost per square foot is $13,685, which is above the county median of $84 for comparable projects.

Local Context and Funding

The City of Midlothian has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $26,749,000, including recent sidewalk programs and road improvements on Mt. Zion Road and Hawkins Run Road. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has also been the design firm for six other registered projects, such as the Trinity Gardens Park in Houston. The project site is located in ZIP code 76065, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates a population of approximately 44,614 and a median household income of $123,664. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $378,600.

Third-party bid notices from ConstructConnect and CivCast confirm the project's listing with a bid date of September 15, 2026. The Ellis County unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, providing context for the local labor market during this construction period.