June 1, 2023
2023-06-01T17:30:00
Midlothian Conference Center
1 Community Circle Drive
Midlothian, TX 76065
TxDOT Public Meeting for Input on Proposed US Hwy. 287 Improvements
Thursday, June 1, 2023
TxDOT public input meeting regarding proposed improvements to US Hwy 287 from US 67 to Business 287 in Midlothian. Virtual meeting will be online June 1 through June 16. Deadline for public comment is June 16. Use Virtual Meeting link provided.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing improvements to United States Highway (US) 287, from US 67 to Business (BUS) 287 in Ellis County, Texas. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting an online virtual public meeting on the proposed project with an in-person option. The same information will be available at both the in-person and virtual meetings.
The proposed project includes constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with a six- foot sidewalk on the southbound side and a ten-foot shared-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians on the northbound side, new access ramps, and new grade separated interchanges. The project is approximately 8.3 miles long. The existing right of way is 250 feet and the proposed right of way ranges between 274 and 342 feet. Read full notification.
Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by mail to the TxDOT Dallas District Office, Attn: Jordan Mrayyan, P.E., 4777 East U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150 or by email to Jordan.Mrayyan@txdot.gov. Verbal comments can be submitted by calling (214) 531-4940. All comments must be received before or postmarked by Friday, June 16, 2023. Responses to comments received will be available online at the project website once they have been prepared.