NTMWD Project Update | April 24, 2026

Progress

• 6,575 of 9,100 feet of pipeline have been installed.
• Crews are continuing pipeline installation south towards President George Bush Turnpike outside the northbound lane.
• Hydrostatic testing of the waterline from City of Plano Custer Pump Station to Plano Parkway passed.
• Permanent paving is being scheduled in coordination with trash pickup routes. Paving will begin at W 15th Street and Pitman Drive, and move south, currently being pushed to 5/18 to coordinate with the City.

Planned Traffic / Lane Impacts*

• *Future traffic and/or lane impacts will continue to be coordinated with the City of Plano.

Neighborhood Impacts

• Cross streets and alleys between Westridge Drive and Westlake Drive will have temporary closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in sequence as crews move southward for permanent paving.
• Temporary asphalt or steel plates will be used to reopen streets/alleys as work progresses.
• Transition from the northern staging area to the southern staging area has been completed.
  • Activities at the northern staging area will be reduced until the contractor comes back to perform tie-in and restoration, but may resume if inclement weather causes issues with access at the southern staging yard.
  • Use of the staging areas is to last until project completion, which is currently targeted for October 26, 2026.

Timeline / What’s Next

April 2026 – May 2026

• Atmos Energy’s initial phase of work is complete in the area. Atmos is scheduled to return on 4/27/2026 for permanent relocation of the gas line.
• August 2026
• A shutdown of the City of Plano Custer Pump Station is anticipated for the final tie-in.
• Later Phases (Date TBD)
• Testing/disinfection, permanent paving, and restoration of vegetation.
• Additional potholing will be performed along Carmel Drive, requiring a street closure and a detour (timing will be shared once scheduled).
• A future phase will require closure of Carmel Drive between Custer Road and Delmonte Circle (timing will be shared once scheduled).