Draft Environmental Assessment and Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Option - FM 756 from Jeff Davis Drive to FM 344
Where:
The virtual public hearing and in-person option dates and times indicated below.
When:
The virtual public hearing will be available beginning July 15, 2021, through July 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
Comments received by July 30, 2021, will be included in the official hearing record.
Additionally, TxDOT is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public hearing, which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff, and leave written comments. The in-person option will be held on July 15, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at TxDOT Tyler District Office, 2709 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702. Attendance at the in-person option will be by appointment only. Individuals wishing to attend the in-person option must call (903) 510-9100 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to make an appointment. If anyone arrives without an appointment they may be asked to wait outside to ensure we maintain appropriate occupancy within the hearing room.
Purpose:
TxDOT is holding a public hearing to discuss improvements to FM 756 from Jeff Davis Drive, south to FM 344 in Smith County. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on the draft environmental assessment and the recommended alternative for improvements on the FM 756 project.
Description:
The proposed project would reconstruct and widen approximately seven miles of FM 756, from two lanes to four lanes, divided by a 16-foot flush median. The flush median would serve as a two-way left-turn lane.
From Jeff Davis Drive to FM 346, the proposed project would include curb-and-gutter, with space available for five-foot sidewalks to be constructed apart from the roadway, as funds are available.
At FM 346, the proposed project would include a grade-separated interchange, with FM 756 passing over FM 346. Additionally, the proposed project would adjust the roadway’s alignment from just south of FM 346 to CR 2173 (Carl Dowdy Road).
How to make a comment:
For both the virtual public hearing and in-person option, the public may provide comments in the following ways:
Verbal Testimony
Leave a recorded voicemail at (903) 200-1700 with your verbal testimony from July 15, 2021, through July 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Access to this line is available 24-hours a day.
Written Comments
Submit a Comment Card by mail to:
TxDOT Tyler District
Attention: APD
2709 W. Front St.
Tyler, TX 75702
Or by email, as described in the Public Hearing Notice.
Special Accommodations:
The virtual public hearing 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 hearing or in-person option, please contact Dylan McCord, at (903) 510-9116 no later than 4 p.m., July 12, 2021.
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 Dec. 9, 2019, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT.
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Contact:
TxDOT Tyler District
2709 W. Front St.
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 510-9100
Email
Posted: June 30, 2021