FM 407
Draft Environmental Assessment and Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Option
Virtual: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2026. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public hearing will be posted online by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. and will remain online until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. If you do not have internet access, you may call 214-320-6627 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. |
| In-person details | Additionally, TxDOT is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. The in-person option will be held on: Thursday, April 30, 2026 In-person attendees will be able to review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff, and leave comments. The same information will be available at the in-person and virtual hearing. |
| Purpose | The purpose of the public hearing is to gather public input and provide information about the proposed reconstruction and widening of FM 407 from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830 in Denton County, Texas. |
| Description | The approximately 11.5 miles long project proposes to widen the existing two-lane rural, undivided FM 407 roadway to an ultimate six-lane, urban divided facility between Bill Cook Road and FM 1830 in Denton County, TX. The project would include pedestrian and bike accommodations. The existing right-of-way (ROW) varies from 80 to 90-feet. The proposed ROW varies along the corridor and is generally 140-feet-wide. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional ROW and displace six residences. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. Information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program and services and benefits for those displaced and other affected property owners, as well as information about the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction, can be obtained from the TxDOT Dallas District office by calling 214-320-6627 or by visiting the project website. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and action in a floodplain. The draft EA associated maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by appointment at the TxDOT Dallas District Office, 4777 E. Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150. Please call 214-320-6627 to schedule an appointment. Project materials are also available online. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public hearing 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 hearing or in-person option, please contact the TxDOT Public Information Office at 214-320-4480 no later than 4 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir y participar en la audiencia pública, por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Información Pública del Departamento de Transporte de Texas del Distrito de Dallas al número 214-320-4480 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, Viernes, 24 de Abril de 2026. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. |
| Hearing materials | |
| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:
All comments must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2026. |
| 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 July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: April 10, 2026