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The City of McAllen, in cooperation with TxDOT, will hold a public meeting to present and gather input on proposed improvements to Nolana Avenue between FM 2220 (Ware Road) and FM 1926 (23rd Street). The project aims to widen and upgrade the roadway to better meet the mobility and safety needs of the community.
The proposed upgrades to Nolana Avenue reflect a shared commitment by the City of McAllen and TxDOT to improve mobility, safety, and community connectivity. By widening the roadway and including pedestrian and shared-use paths, the project supports current and future traffic volumes, enhances safety for vehicles and non-motorized users, and positions Nolana Avenue to better accommodate growth in the region. Public feedback is a critical part of the project development process. Residents, commuters, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the plans and submit their input.
Select the image below to see the proposed improvements:
Meeting Details:
Virtual Public Meeting
• Begins/Date & Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT
• The pre-recorded video message from Wednesday, December 17, 2025, will then be posted online and will remain visible for at least 15 days. (through January 2, 2026)
In-Person Open House (same information as virtual meeting):
• Date & Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
• Location: McAllen Public Library (Meeting Rooms A & B)
4001 N. 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78504
To view the virtual public meeting, go to the following web address at the date and time indicated above: www.mcallen.net or www.txdot.gov
Type the keywords – “Nolana Avenue Widening Project” in the search box.
Comment Deadline: All public comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, January 2, 2026, to be included in the official record.
This proposal would widen the existing roadway by 14.5 feet on each side, transforming Nolana Avenue into a six-lane urban facility. The design envisions:
| Six — 12-foot-wide travel lanes |
| One — 14-foot-wide concrete raised median |
| One — 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side |
| One — 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the north side |
| All within the existing 120-foot right-of-way (ROW) — no new ROW or property easements required. |
The total project length under consideration is approximately one mile.
The public meeting will be offered both virtually and in person, in English and Spanish as noted above. Both meetings are designed to ensure community members have access to all project information, can view project plans, and ask questions directly to project staff.
Comment forms will be available online; attendees may also submit written comments or send by mail or email, as detailed on the project webpage. To request special accommodations (interpreter, accessibility, etc.), community members should contact the Director of Engineering, Eduardo Mendoza at (956) 681-1151 by 4:00 p.m. CT, Friday, December 12, 2025.
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Information source: City of McAllen
