Conflans Road from Valley View Lane to SH 161 - Draft EA Available for Public Review and Public Hearing
CSJ: 0918-45-812
The City of Irving, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as the lead agency, proposes the extension of existing Conflans Road, on new location, from Valley View Lane to SH 161, in Dallas County, Texas. This notice advises the public that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and that TxDOT will be conducting a public hearing on the proposed project. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the City of Irving City Hall, City Council Chambers, 825 W. Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060. Displays will be available for viewing at 6:00 p.m. with the formal hearing starting at 7 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and to receive public comment on the proposed project.
The existing Conflans Road is a major collector in the westernmost southwest portion of Irving, which terminates at SH 161. The proposed improvements would extend existing Conflans Road on new location roadway and bridge structure. The total distance of the project is 0.881 mile. The proposed bridge structure would cross over Bear Creek. The proposed roadway would consist of a four-lane divided facility within a variable right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately 116 feet to 310 feet. The westbound section of the roadway would consist of a 12-foot wide inside lane, a 14-foot wide outside shared use lane, and a five-foot wide sidewalk. The eastbound section of the roadway would consist of a 12-foot wide inside lane, a 14-foot wide outside shared use lane, a five-foot wide buffer, and a 12-foot wide shared use path. A 17-foot wide raised median is proposed. The proposed bridge would consist of a four-lane divided facility within a ROW width of approximately 116 feet with an overall bridge width of approximately 96 feet. The westbound section of the bridge would consist of a 12-foot wide travel lane, a 14-foot wide shared use lane, a six-foot wide sidewalk directly behind curb and a one-foot traffic rail. The eastbound section of the bridge would consist of a 12-foot wide inside lane, a 14-foot wide outside shared use lane, and one-foot wide railings on each side of the 10-foot wide shared use path. Although additional ROW is required, no residential or non-residential structures would be displaced. Information concerning services and benefits available to affected property owners and information about the tentative schedule for ROW acquisition may be obtained from the district office at the address listed below.
Displays available for viewing: 6:00 p.m.
Formal hearing: 7:00 p.m.
City of Irving City Hall,
City Council Chambers,
825 W. Irving Boulevard,
Irving, TX 75060
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