Public meetings set for proposed improvements to SH 205 from Hwy 80 to SH 78

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to SH205 from US80 to SH78 in Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin Counties and receive public comment.

The first meeting will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Herman E. Utley Middle School, 1201 TL Townsend Drive, Rockwall, 75087.

The second meeting will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Terrell High School, 701 Town North Drive Terrell, Texas 75160.

Representatives from TxDOT and project consultants will be available to answer questions about the proposed project. The meetings will be held in an open house format.

The proposed project would widen SH 205 from US 80 in Kaufman County to SH 78 in Collin County,a distance of approximately 24 miles. The proposed improvements include widening the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway with accommodations being made for up to six-lanes in the future unless required sooner. Additional right-of-way (ROW) is anticipated to be required along SH 205.

Maps depicting the proposed project’s location and preliminary geometric design will be available for viewing at the public meetings. This information will also be on file and available for public inspection at the TxDoT Dallas District Office, 4777 East Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150; TxDOT Rockwall/Kaufman County Area Office, 2750 S Washington, Kaufman, Texas 75142; TxDOT Collin County Area Office, 2205 South SH 5, McKinney, Texas 75069; City of Terrell City Hall, 201 East Nash Street, Terrell, Texas 75160; City of McLendon-Chisholm, 1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, Texas 75032; City of Rockwall City Hall, 385 South Goliad, Rockwall, Texas 75087; City of Lavon City Hall, 120 School Road, Lavon, Texas 75166. This information will also be available online at www.keepitmovingdallas.com under Upcoming Public Hearing/Meeting.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public meetings. Written comments from the public regarding this project are requested and will be accepted for a period of 10 calendar days following the public meetings. Written comments may be submitted either in person at the Public Meeing or by mail to the TxDOT Dallas District Office, Attention Ms Nancy Peron, P.E., 4777 E. US Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643. Written comments must be postmarked on or before Friday, July 22, 2016 to be include in the Public Meeting summary.

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