Transportation
BY COLBY FARR
TxDOT officials choose blue alignment for US 380 bypass
Upon completing the environmental impact review, the Texas Department of Transportation has selected an alignment for the US 380 project. The gist In September, TxDOT published a final environ- mental impact statement and record of decision document. It summarized potential environmental impacts for each alignment and determined the blue alignment as the preferred alternative. The blue alignment is composed of segments A, C and E. Three other alignments were considered during environmental review. Constructing the chosen alignment is projected to cost about $3.27 billion and is the second-least expensive option, according to the document. Funding has only been partially acquired. The details The blue alignment could potentially displace the highest number of businesses—38—and second
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highest number of residences—26—according to the TxDOT document. Most displacements would occur east of Custer Road. The alignment also requires the second highest number of major utility relocations at 12. The only public park expected to be impacted is Prosper’s planned Rutherford Park, which is located along US 380.
Zooming out The US 380 bypass project began in 2016 when the Collin County Commissioners Court deter- mined additional freeway infrastructure was needed due to the region’s growth. In February, TxDOT hosted a public hearing in McKinney after completing an environmental impact study that started in 2020.
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