Public Hearing - FM 2478

Where:

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
4331 E. Prosper Trail
Prosper, TX 75078 (Map)

When:

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
6 p.m. Open house
7 p.m. Formal hearing

Purpose:

The purpose of the public hearing is to present planned improvements and to receive public input on the proposed reconstruction and widening of FM 2478 from US 380 to north of FM 1461 in Collin County, Texas. The City of McKinney is working in conjunction with TxDOT as the lead agency on this effort. This notice advises the public that draft environmental documentation/technical reports are available for public review. Displays will be available for viewing at 6 p.m. with the formal hearing starting at 7 p.m. Comments must be received on or before Wednesday, May 31, 2017 to be part of the official project record.

Description:

The proposed project includes the reconstruction and widening of FM 2478 from US 380 to north of FM 1461, a distance of 3.174 miles, in the City of McKinney, Collin County, TX. Construction of the proposed facility would be staged with the existing two-lane roadway first being expanded to four lanes. The proposed four-lane facility would consist of one 11-foot wide inside travel lane and one 14-foot wide outside travel lane in each direction with two-foot wide inside and outside curb offsets, 22-foot wide outside borders with five-foot wide sidewalks, and a 38-foot wide raised median. Expansion to the ultimate six-lane facility would occur at a later date. The ultimate six-lane facility would consist of two 11-foot wide inside travel lanes and one 14-foot wide outside travel lane in each direction with two-foot wide inside and outside curb offsets, 22-foot wide outside borders with five-foot wide sidewalks, and a 16-foot wide raised median. At various cross streets, the median would be reduced to accommodate a 10-foot-wide left-turn lane, or 10-foot and 12-foot wide dual left-turn lanes and a 12-foot-wide right-turn lane.

A 22-foot wide connector road would be constructed approximately 1,600 feet south of where the realigned section of FM 2478 connects with existing FM 1461. This road would connect the realigned section of FM 2478 to the existing FM 2478. A 10-foot wide left-turn lane would allow northbound motorists on the realigned section of FM 2478 to access the connector road and existing FM 2478. The connector road would be constructed as part of the proposed project.

Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The public hearing will be in English, if you have a special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Persons interested in attending the hearing who have special communication or accommodation needs, such as the need for an interpreter, are encouraged to contact the TxDOT Dallas District Public Information Office at (214) 320-4480. Requests should be made at least two days prior to the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

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 16, 2014, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT.

Downloads:

Contact:

TxDOT Dallas District
Public Information Office
(214) 320-4480
Email

Posted April 11, 2017