FM 543 Project
From CR 125 to Trinity Falls Parkway
Virtual public meeting with in-person option
Virtual: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, June 5, 2026. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public meeting will be posted online by Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. and will remain online until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. If you do not have internet access, you may call 214-320-4431 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 at the following date and time: Thursday, May 21, 2026 The in-person option will be held in an open house format. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public meeting which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and or consultants, and leave written comments. |
| Purpose | The purpose of the public meeting is to gather public input and provide information about the proposed improvements to FM 543 from CR 125 to Trinity Falls Parkway in Collin County, Texas. |
| Description | The proposed project would reconstruct and widen FM 543 in stages based on traffic volumes and available funding. Initial construction would consist of four travel lanes (two in each direction) with a grass median and would be widened to the inside once warranted by traffic. The project would ultimately consist of six 12-foot-wide travel lanes (three in each direction) with a raised median ranging from four to 24 feet wide. The proposed project would also realign FM 543 between CR 201 and CR 168 to enhance safety along FM 543. Eight to 10-foot-wide shared use paths would be constructed along both sides of the proposed FM 543 roadway. The proposed right of way (ROW) width would vary between approximately 118 to 293 feet. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace one residence. 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 district office by calling 214-320-6675. The proposed project may involve construction in wetlands and would involve an action in a floodplain. Any environmental documentation or studies, 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. at the TxDOT Dallas District Office, 4777 East US Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150-6643. Please call 214-320-6625 to make an appointment. Project materials are also available online. |
| 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 contact the TxDOT Public Information Office, at 214-320-4480, no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, May 18, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange. La reunión 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 a y participar en La reunión pública, por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Información Pública de TxDOT, al número 214-320-4480, a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central, lunes, 18 de mayo, 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. |
| Meeting 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, June 5, 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: May 5, 2026