US HIGHWAY 82 HENRIETTA/NOCONA Public He c Hear arings June 25, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

US HIGHWAY 82 HENRIETTA/NOCONA Public He c Hear arings June 25, 2019, 6 p.m. June 24, 2019, 6 p.m. Veranda Inn Holman Center 1523 E. Highway 82 211 N. Clay Street Nocona, Texas 76255 Henrietta, Texas 76365 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 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona

Public Hearing Agenda 1 Introductions 2 Hearing Format 3 Project Overview Project Schedule 4 10-Minute Break Public Comments 5 June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 2

Introductions  Elected Officials  TxDOT  Project Team Members June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 3

Hearing Format Purpose of the Public Hearing:  To inform the public of proposed improvements, environmental findings, and project status  Collect input and comments from the public  Develop an official record of public participation Hearing Format:  Official notifications and details  Official record  Public comments  Official responses to public comments June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 4

Hearing Format Public Comments 1. Completing a comment card and submitting today 2. Sharing verbally with the court reporter 3. Signing up to share verbally during the hearing 4. Emailing comments to: MyProjectsWichitaFalls@txdot.gov 5. Mailing comments to: TxDOT Wichita Falls District Headquarters 1601 Southwest Pkwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 Deadline f for C Comments: s: J July 1 11, 1, 2 2019 June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 5

PROJECT OVERVIEW US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 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 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona

Project Overview June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 7

Project Overview His History TxDOT studied US 82 but did not move forward because of the Late 1990’s railroad bridge constraints and funding TxDOT completed construction to update Union Pacific railroad 201 015 underpass to accommodate future expansion and freight traffic TxDOT began the study from US 287 west of Henrietta to east of 2016 016 SH 175 in Nocona that included evaluating alternatives and collecting public input TxDOT initiated environmental study and design for the section between Henrietta and Nocona and held two public meetings 2017 17 with 207 attendees and 71 comments TxDOT presented preferred alternative and held two public Ear arly 201 018 meetings held with 98 attendees and 23 comments TxDOT presents plans and holds public hearings 201 019 June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 8

Project Overview Average Daily Traffic Projections 2016: 3,200 Vehicles Per Day 2036: 4,400 Vehicles Per Day June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 9

Project Overview Need Improve connectivity between Henrietta and Nocona • Increase mobility by adding capacity to US 82 • Traffic is expected to increase along the corridor • US 82 is a priority corridor for interstate connectivity and has been • listed as a high priority project by the Cross Plains Rural Transportation Council Purpose The purpose of the proposed project is to improve connectivity, increase mobility and improve safety along US 82 between Henrietta and Nocona, including Ringgold. The proposed project would increase the capacity of US 82 and provide additional lanes which would be separated by a depressed grassy median or a center left turn lane. June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 10

Project Overview Existing Roadway Centennial Parkway in Henrietta to Legion Street in Nocona June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 11

Project Overview Proposed Improvements Typical Configuration for US 82 between Henrietta and Nocona June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 12

Project Overview Existing and Proposed Improvements Henrietta from Hancock Street to Centennial Parkway June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 13

Project Overview Existing and Proposed Improvements Nocona west of W. McCool Road to West of Legion Street June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 14

Project Overview Environmental Considerations  Indirect and Cumulative Air Quality  Impacts Archeological Sites and   Public Involvement Cemeteries  Section 4(f), U.S.  Community Impacts Department of Assessment Transportation Act Natural Resources  Traffic Noise  Water Resources Hazardous Materials    Historic Resources TxDOT is coordinating with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Parks and Wildlife June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 15 15

Project Overview Right of Way Needs  To improve the roadway, a total of approximately 334 acres of additional right of way is needed  Displacements – Three residences – Three vacant structures – One commercial structure June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 16

Project Overview Jan anuary y 2021 June e 2017 17 Earliest 201 019 Public Construction Public Meetings (Phase 1 Ringgold Hearings (Round 1) to Nocona) Fall all Jan anuary y Summer mer 2016 16 201 018 201 019 We A Are H Here Project Public Anticipated Meetings Begins Environmental (Round 2) Clearance * This timeline is anticipated and subject to change. June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 17

Project Overview Project Schedule  Phase 1 (from Ringgold to Nocona) is planned to start construction in 2021  Phase 2 (from the Clay/Montague county line to Ringgold) is planned to start construction in 2023  Phase 3 (from the Clay/Montague county line to Bryant Edwards Road) is planned to start construction in 2025  Phase 4 (from Bryant Edwards Road to Henrietta) is planned to start construction in 2027 June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 18

10 MINUTE BREAK US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona

Public Comments 3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES FOR EACH SPEAKER FOR EACH SPEAKER 2:18 0:12 2:12 2:13 2:44 0:18 1:12 0:44 0:13 1:13 1:11 2:11 1:54 1:04 2:04 1:44 0:54 2:15 2:14 1:14 1:15 1:18 0:04 0:15 0:14 0:11 2:54 0:58 1:28 1:26 1:25 0:53 1:24 1:23 0:55 1:22 0:56 1:02 0:59 1:00 1:16 1:03 1:21 1:05 1:06 1:08 1:09 1:10 1:20 1:19 0:52 1:33 0:45 0:51 0:19 0:25 0:24 0:23 0:22 0:21 0:20 0:16 0:28 0:10 0:09 0:08 0:06 0:05 0:03 0:02 0:26 0:29 0:50 0:41 0:49 0:48 0:46 1:30 0:43 0:42 0:40 0:30 0:39 0:38 0:36 0:35 0:34 0:33 0:32 1:29 1:34 2:19 2:22 2:03 2:05 2:06 2:46 2:08 2:09 2:10 2:16 2:45 2:43 1:32 2:20 2:21 2:23 2:02 2:24 2:25 2:26 2:42 2:41 2:28 2:29 2:30 2:40 2:32 2:39 2:33 2:34 2:35 2:48 2:49 2:36 1:45 3:00 0:00 2:59 1:35 1:36 2:58 1:38 1:39 1:40 2:56 1:42 1:43 2:55 1:46 2:00 2:53 1:48 1:49 1:50 1:51 1:52 1:53 2:52 1:55 1:56 2:51 1:58 1:59 2:50 2:38 1:31 0:01 0:27 1:41 1:01 2:01 2:27 2:31 0:31 1:27 1:37 2:57 0:07 1:57 1:07 2:07 0:37 2:37 0:57 0:47 1:47 1:17 2:47 0:17 2:17 June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 21

Public Comments 1. Submit comment card tonight 2. Email comments to: MyProjectsWichitaFalls@txdot.gov 3. Mail comments to: TxDOT Wichita Falls District Headquarters, 1601 Southwest Pkwy. Wichita Falls, TX 76302 Deadline f for c comments: J July ly 1 11, 1, 2 2019 Thank You ou f for or Y You our T Time and I Interest. June 24 & 25, 2019 US 82 from Henrietta to Nocona 22