Mesquite to Close Major Intersection for 17-Hour Paving | The Locally Times
The intersection of Mesquite Boulevard and Grapevine will close for 17 hours starting March 1 as part of a broader city paving project that began in early February.
The intersection of Mesquite Boulevard and Grapevine will be fully closed to traffic for 17 hours, beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and ending at 12 p.m. the following day. According to a Feb. 24 public notice from the City of Mesquite, the closure is part of ongoing road maintenance. The Mesquite Public Works announcement advises drivers to use alternative routes, though the city’s notice did not specify official detours. 28 update from Mesquite Public Works. Public records do not specify the full scope, budget, or projected completion date for the project. The city directs residents to its 'Road Construction Project Updates' webpage to monitor progress. The paving follows other recent traffic system work, including the activation of a new traffic light at Falcon Ridge Parkway and Hardy Way on Feb. 9, based on a separate public works notice. Days after the intersection reopens, Mayor Jesse Whipple is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the City address on March 4 at City Hall. The following day, March 5, the city will hold a grand opening for its animal shelter expansion. A Feb. 10 announcement for the ribbon-cutting ceremony notes that pets are invited. The road paving, mayoral address, and shelter opening represent concurrent city investments in infrastructure and community services.