06/01/2026
🚧 BIG changes could be coming to McAllen, Texas 👀
The City of McAllen is planning a new underground pedestrian tunnel connecting the McAllen Convention Center to Westside Park, creating a safer and more connected experience for pedestrians, cyclists, runners, and visitors in one of the fastest-growing areas of the Rio Grande Valley.
The proposed project would allow people to safely cross beneath busy Ware Road while improving access between:
✨ McAllen Convention Center
✨ Westside Park
✨ walking & biking trails
✨ nearby hotels & restaurants
✨ future mixed-use developments
The tunnel is expected to include lighting, safety features, pedestrian ramps, and a wide pathway designed for both walking and biking.
Projects like this continue to show how McAllen real estate, commercial development, tourism, and infrastructure are rapidly evolving throughout the Rio Grande Valley. As more businesses, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment developments come to the area, connectivity projects like this become a major part of long-term city growth.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with completion projected around 2027.
Would a project like this make you spend more time in the McAllen Convention Center area? 👇