Notice of Public Hearing for US 75 from I-635 to SH 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway in Dallas and Collin Counties

CSJs: 0047-06-158; 0047-06-163; 0047-07-232

Where and When:

A virtual public hearing will be held at www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US75TechLanes.  The virtual hearing is not a live event and can be viewed at any time beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023 and will remain available online through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.

An in-person public hearing will be held in an open house format where the public may come and go at their convenience. The in-person hearing will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Richardson, 1001 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX  75080.

Materials presented at the virtual public hearing and in-person public hearing will be identical.

All comments must be received on or before March 31, 2023.

Description:

The proposed project would convert existing US 75 high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes to peak-hour technology lanes from I-635 in Dallas County to SH 121/SRT in Collin County. No tolls will be charged to vehicles using the peak-hour technology lanes.  Construction of the project will replace the double white stripes and pylons with broken white stripes to allow for continuous ingress and egress between the technology lanes and general-purpose lanes. Dynamic message signs and overhead signs will be located at various locations to communicate operation times for the peak-hour technology lanes. During peak travel times – southbound in the morning and northbound in the evening – high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs), low-emission vehicles, and motorcycles will be allowed to access the technology lanes. In non-peak hours, HOVs, low-emission vehicles, motorcycles, and single-occupant vehicles (SOVs) will be allowed in the peak-hour lanes. The proposed typical section would consist of four 11-foot general-purpose lanes in each direction, one 11- to 12-foot peak-hour technology lane in each direction, 10- to 11-foot outside shoulders, and a variable inside shoulder with concrete median barrier. No additional right of way would be needed for the project.

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 the Public Information Office at (214) 320 4480, TxDOT Dallas District, no later than 4 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and 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.

Downloads:

Notice (English & Spanish)
Venue Map (English & Spanish)

Contact:

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