Rockwall County Outer Loop Phase 1 Project

The virtual meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online by Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. and will remain online for at least 15 days.

If you do not have internet access, you may call 214-320-6625 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.

Additionally, Rockwall County is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person. The in-person option will be held in an open house format.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rockwall County Courthouse Liberty Hall
1111 E. Yellow Jacket Ln. #401
Rockwall, Texas 75087

The in-person option will be held in a “come and go” open house format. 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 project team and submit written comments and feedback.

The proposed project would construct a new location continuation of the Outer Loop, on a new alignment that does not follow an existing roadway through the cities of Royse City, Fate, and Rockwall, a distance of approximately 5.9 miles in Rockwall County, Texas. The proposed project would consist of four 12-foot-wide frontage road lanes (two in each direction), four 12-foot-wide general-purpose lanes (two in each direction) with limited access from adjacent properties, and two 10-foot-wide shared-use paths located outside the frontage roads to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, all within a typical 500- to 600-foot-wide right of way. The project would include work on eight cross streets, including Linda Lane, North Munson Road, Parker Road, construction of a multi-level interchange at Interstate (I)-30, Circle Drive, Floyd Road, SH 66, and North Sorrells Road. 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. Portions of the proposed roadway would be located within wetlands and floodplain areas. The proposed Rockwall County Outer Loop is being developed in two phases. Phase 1 extends from SH 276 to County Line Road. Phase 2 extends from SH 205 to SH 276. The purpose of the public hearing is to present the current Phase 1 roadway design and draft EA for public review and comment. Phase 2 roadway design development and environmental studies would be completed separately and would include its own public involvement and opportunities for input. 

The proposed Rockwall County Outer Loop is being developed in two phases. Phase 1 extends from SH 276 to County Line Road. Phase 2 extends from SH 205 to SH 276. The purpose of the public hearing is to present the current Phase 1 roadway design and draft EA for public review and comment. Phase 2 roadway design development and environmental studies would be completed separately and would include its own public involvement and opportunities for input.

The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace six residences and one commercial business.  Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. For more information about right of way acquisition, please contact Liang Ding, P.E., TxDOT Project Manager at 214-320-6625 or by email as shown on notice.

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 Liang Ding, P.E. at 214-320-6625 no later than 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required, as some services and accommodations may require time to arrange.

La audiencia pública 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 a y participar en la Audiencia pública virtual, por favor póngase en contacto Liang Ding, P.E., al número 214-320-6625 a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central, jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que el condado de Rockwall los organice.

• Notice
• Aviso
• Venue location map

Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:

• Online
• By email as shown in the notice 
• By mail: 
  TxDOT Dallas Office
  Matt Craig, P.E.
  2380 Performance Dr., Building C, Ste 150
  Richardson, TX 75082

All comments must be received on or before Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.