TxDOT to Hold Public Hearings on Expansion of I35E from IH 635 to US 380

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and in cooperation with the Cities of Denton, Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Dallas will host a series of three Public Meetings (in open house format) for the proposed main lane improvements and construction of Managed High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes with concurrent flow along an approximately 28-mile section of Interstate Highway (IH) 35E from IH 635 to U.S. 380 located within Denton and Dallas Counties. The term Managed HOV lanes. encompasses all types of lane management strategies, including occupancy and price based lane or facility management (i.e. HOV lanes pricing by occupancy, time of day, congestion level, etc). The term concurrent indicates travel in the Managed HOV lane is the same direction as the main lanes of the roadway facility. The purpose of the proposed IH 35E project is to provide transportation improvements to enhance the regional transportation system by increasing capacity, reducing traffic congestion, and improving mobility on IH 35E. Environmental documentation will be prepared for the proposed project and developed in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act guidelines to assess potential social, environmental, and economic effects. More