Kaufman County Outer Loop
From SH 205 to FM 148
Notice of draft environmental assessment and virtual public hearing with in-person option
Virtual: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. CT through Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
In-person: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Thursday, July 30, 2026. |
| Virtual details | Kaufman County and TxDOT are providing a virtual option for individuals who would like to participate online instead of in person. The virtual hearing option will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The public hearing materials, including the presentation, meeting boards and schematic will be posted online on the project website by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. If you do not have internet access, you may call 972-960-4431 between 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 | Tuesday, June 30, 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 virtual public hearing, which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of Kaufman County staff, TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments. |
| Purpose | This notice advises the public that a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for public review and that Kaufman County and TxDOT will be conducting an in-person public hearing on the proposed project with a virtual option. |
| Description | Kaufman County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are proposing to construct a new alignment in Kaufman County, connecting at State Highway 205 (SH 205) to FM 148, with interchanges at US Highway 80 and I-20 in Kaufman County, Texas. The Kaufman County Outer Loop proposes an 8.31-mile new location north-south urban freeway through Kaufman County from SH 205 to south of I-20 along the western side of the City of Terrell. The project is proposed as a four-lane urban freeway with a wide median and 10-foot shared-use paths. The proposed right of way for the project is usually 500 feet wide. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace one residence and four non-residential structures. Relocation assistance would be available for displaced persons and businesses. The right-of-way acquisition and relocation process will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands. The proposed project would involve an action in a floodplain. The draft EA, any 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 City of Terrell, 201 E. Nash St., Terrell, Texas 75160. Call 972-551-6600 and ask for Briana Santa Ana or Chris Snapp if you wish to view the materials in person. Project materials are also available online at the project website. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option. |
| Accessibility | The in-person public hearing and virtual 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 in-person public hearing or virtual option, please contact Gwen Jurisich at 972-960-4431 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for Kaufman County to arrange. La audiencia pública presencial y la opción virtual 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 presencial o opción virtual, por favor póngase en contacto con Gwen Jurisich, al número 972-960-4431 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, 24 de junio de 2026. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que Kaufman County 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 Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Responses to comments received will be available online once they have been prepared. If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project or virtual hearing or in-person option, please contact Gwen Jurisich at 972-960-4431. |
| 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: June 12, 2026