Rockwall County Outer Loop
Virtual public meeting with in-person option
Virtual: Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
In-person: Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. |
| Virtual details | The virtual meeting can be viewed on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. through the end of the comment deadline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Materials will be posted online and will include the pre-recorded presentation provided at the in-person meeting with audio and video components, along with exhibits and other information. Please note, the virtual public meeting is not a live event. The materials can be viewed at your convenience. |
| In-person details | In-Person Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Rockwall County Courthouse Liberty Hall 111 E Yellow Jacket Lane #401 Rockwall, Texas 75087 *Open House Format |
| Purpose | The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input and provide information about the proposed new location roadway from FM 2755 to SH 205 in Collin, Rockwall, and Kaufman Counties, Texas |
| Description | The proposed project would construct the approximately 14.4-mile Rockwall County portion of the regional Outer Loop, consisting of four 12-foot-wide frontage road lanes (two in each direction), four 12-foot-wide general purpose lanes (two in each direction), and two 10-foot-wide shared-use paths (one in each direction, outside the frontage road lanes) within a typical 500-foot-wide right of way. The project would be constructed in phases contingent on traffic volumes and available funding. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and an action in a floodplain. The proposed Rockwall County Outer Loop is currently being developed in two phases. Phase 1 extends from FM 2755 to SH 276, a distance of approximately 7.5 miles. Phase 2 extends from SH 276 to SH 205, a distance of approximately 6.9 miles. Phase 1 schematic development and environmental studies are currently underway. The purpose of the public meeting is to present the preliminary Phase 1 schematic for public review and comment. No project updates have occurred on Phase 2 since the November 2023 public meeting. Phase 2 schematic development and environmental studies are anticipated to begin by Spring 2025. The proposed project would require right of way and potential displacements. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting and in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please call 214-346-6200 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, November 11, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time to arrange. |
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| How to make a comment | Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:
All comments must be received on or before Friday, November 29, 2024, to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| Memorandum of Understanding | The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |