A segment of the Collin County Outer Loop connecting Celina to East McKinney has been completed and opened to the public, according to a news release .

The two-lane roadway created a complete connection from Dallas North Tollway in Celina to US 75 in McKinney. The section officially opened to the public Nov. 7.

The specifics

The segment of roadway completed, dubbed Segment 3C by county officials, will serve as an east-west connection that will enhance regional connectivity and relieve congestion on other major roadways, the release states.

The Collin County Toll Road Authority directed the development of the segment with support from Collin County’s Department of Engineering.

“We’re tremendously excited to open this new segment of the Outer Loop,” Collin County Judge Chris Hill

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