Public Hearing - I-30 from Cooper Street to SH 161

Where:	Hilton Arlington Hotel 2401 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington, TX 76006	When:	Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Open House: 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Hearing: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Purpose:	The purpose of the public hearing is to present the preliminary design and anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of proposed project to improve Interstate 30 from Cooper Street to State Highway (SH) 161, including SH 360 interchange. Prior to the hearing, TxDOT will hold an open house to allow for questions and review of project exhibits. TxDOT staff will be available to answer questions. The formal public hearing presentation will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a public comment period.

Description:	The proposed 5-mile-long project will address current and projected traffic demands, safety, and existing facility design and operational deficiencies. The project would: Provide up to 10 general-purpose lanes and auxiliary lanes on I-30 from Cooper Street to SH 161. This includes converting two existing concurrent high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes to a reversible two-lane managed toll/HOV facility from Center Street to SH 161. Construction of one-way collector-distributor roadways between Ballpark Way and Six Flags Drive. Provide six to eight general-purpose lanes along SH 360 from Brown Boulevard/Avenue K to Six Flags. Provide a fully directional interchange between I-30 and SH 360. Construct sidewalks and shared-use bicycle accommodations. Require approximately 15 acres of new right of way