Notice of Virtual Public Meeting for Farm to Market (FM) 1387 Roadway Widening – Ellis County, TX

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-jSOvCX6QE&feature=youtu.be

When:                 

The virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:00PM and will be available through Friday, September 25, 2020. All comments must be received on or before Friday, September 25, 2020. This will be a virtual public meeting via a pre-recorded video presentation (no in-person public meeting). 

Purpose:             

The purpose of the virtual public meeting is to present the proposed FM 1387 Road improvements and solicit public comments. The virtual public meeting will begin at 6:00PM. Materials will consist of a video presentation explaining the proposed project, which includes both audio and video components, along with other exhibits and materials for review. Comments may be provided by mail, email, or voicemail as described in the notice and on the virtual public meeting website.

Description:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to improve 5.7 miles of FM 1387 From North Midlothian Parkway to FM 664 in Ellis County, Texas.  Improvements would involve the expansion of the current two-lane rural roadway to an urban interim four-lane roadway to provide additional capacity and improve safety. The proposed improvements include one 12-foot-wide travel lane and one 14-foot-wide outside shared-use lane in each direction, five-foot sidewalks in each direction, a variable width median to accommodate an additional future lane in each direction, and turn lanes, where applicable at side streets and intersections along the corridor. From Longbranch Road to FM 664, a North and South alternative alignment are under consideration.

How to Provide Comments:

The deadline for providing comments is Friday September 25, 2020.

Comments may be provided by voicemail, email, or mail, as explained below.

Verbal Testimony:

Leave a recorded voicemail with your verbal testimony starting on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.; you can leave a voicemail at any time until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020:
Phone: (817) 381-2473

Online Submittal

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM-1387

Written Comments:

Deadline: Submit written comments on or before Friday, September 25, 2020:
Provide Comments Via:
Email: [email protected]
Mail:   TxDOT Dallas District Office
Attention Nelson Underwood, P.E.
4777 East US Highway 80
Mesquite, TX 75150-6643

PDF Comment Form English
PDF Comment Form Spanish

Special Accommodations:

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual 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 (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.

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 December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Right-Of-Way (Row) Information:

If you would like to familiarize yourself with the process for state purchase of ROW and relocation assistance, please see the following pamphlets:

Relocation Assistance: ENGLISH or SPANISH
State Purchase of ROW: ENGLISH or SPANISH

Downloads:

Virtual Public Meeting Notice (English)
Virtual Public Meeting Notice (Spanish)
Project Location Map

Exhibits

Schematic:

Key Map & Schematic

Contact:

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