Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Public Hearing - Loop 9
Where:
Ferris High School
1025 East 8th Street
Ferris, Texas 75125 (Map)
When:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Open house - 6 p.m.
Formal hearing - 7 p.m.
Purpose:
The purpose of the public hearing is to present the proposed construction of a six-lane new location frontage road system between I-35E and I-45 through Dallas and Ellis counties, Texas.
Description:
Loop 9 is an approximately 10-mile proposed new location roadway intended to address population growth, transportation demand, system linkages and connectivity among the existing roadway facilities. As currently proposed, the project would consist of a single two-lane, two-way frontage road within the ultimate proposed right of way (ROW) footprint for the project (Phase 1). The new location frontage road system would consist of three 12-foot lanes with a wide median, 8-foot inside shoulders, an 8 foot outside shoulder for bicycle accommodations within the rural section of the proposed roadway, and one 14-foot-wide outside shared-use lane and a 6-foot sidewalk within the urbanized section of the roadway at I-35E.
The proposed project would also construct intersections at major cross roads and grade separations at I-35E and the BNSF Railroad. The proposed ROW would include a median (200 to 364 feet wide) that would accommodate the future construction of an ultimate access-controlled mainline facility. As traffic warrants and funding becomes available, Phase 2 of the proposed project would involve the construction of the second two-lane frontage road and the conversion of the two-way frontage road built in Phase 1 to a one-way operation. As traffic warrants and funding becomes available, Phase 3 would involve the construction of a third frontage road lane in each direction and include the construction of grade separations at specific high-volume intersections. Phase 4 would involve the construction of the ultimate access-controlled mainlane facility in both directions. Construction of the ultimate access-controlled mainlane facility would be based on projected traffic and funding and would require additional environmental analysis prior to construction.
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. Please call the TxDOT Dallas District Public Information Office at (214) 320-4480 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
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 June 6, 2017