TxDOT proposes to construct US 380 primarily in a new location from FM 1827 to CR 560 in the cities of

Notification

Draft Environmental Assessment and Virtual Public Hearing with Personal Option UNITED STATES HIGHWAY (USA) 380 PRINCETON From Farm-to-Market (FM) 1827 to County Road (CR) 560 CSJs: 0135-04-035-036, , 0135-16- 002 Collin County, Texas

Collin County, Texas — TxDOT is proposing to construct US 380 primarily in a new location from FM 1827 to CR 560 in the towns of McKinney, Princeton and Farmersville in Collin County, Texas. This notice advises the public that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and that TxDOT will conduct an online virtual public hearing on the proposed project with an in-person option.

The virtual audition is not a live event, but will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online until Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. and will remain online for at least 15 days.

To view the virtual public hearing, go to the following web address on the date and time indicated above: www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380Princeton.

If you do not have Internet access, you may call (214) 320-4469 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the application process. project development.

Additionally, TxDOT is offering an in-person option for individuals who wish to participate in person instead of online. The in-person option will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 with an open house from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a live talk at 6:00 PM in the Princeton High School cafeteria at 1000 East Princeton Drive, Princeton, Texas 75407. In-person attendees will be able to review copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave comments. The same information will be available at the in-person and virtual hearing.

The proposed approximately 12-mile US 380 project includes a new, eight- to 10-lane, controlled-access freeway with continuous two- to three-lane roadways with one-way frontage and shared-use paths 10 feet on both northern sides. of the Town of Princeton from west of CR 337 to east of CR 458.

The proposed project also includes a reconstruction and widening of existing US 380 from FM 1827 west of CR 337 and east of CR 458, past Lavon Lake, to CR 560. The proposed project will be constructed within a proposed right-of-way (ROW) of approximately 320 to 536 feet. The proposed project, subject to final design considerations, would require additional right-of-way and potentially displace 17 businesses, 18 single family residences and one non-residential/non-commercial property. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses.

Information regarding the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program and services and benefits for those displaced and other affected property owners, as well as information regarding the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction, may be obtained from the Office of TxDOT County by calling (214 ) 320-6675.

The proposed project is expected to affect properties protected under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26. These properties owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers are located along existing US 380 crossing Lavon Lake and proposed US 380 for a total of 25.08 acres of right-of-way.

The proposed US 380 improvements would require the permanent inclusion of 0.02 acres of right-of-way and 0.53 acres of permanent easements from Twin Groves Park, 0.29 acres of permanent easements from the Low Density Recreation Area, 23 acres of permanent easement from the Lake Lavon Wildlife Management Area, and 1.07 acres of permanent easement from the Lake Lavon Vegetative Management Area. The proposed improvements would also require the use of approximately 0.17 acres of proposed permanent easement from Caddo Park (and Caddo Park Lavon Lake District Historic). Every effort will be made to minimize impacts on these properties.

Additionally, the proposed project would potentially involve construction in wetlands and action in a floodplain. Coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers to minimize impacts to the above protected properties is ongoing. The Draft EA, any maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and are available for inspection by appointment Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. am and 5 pm at the TxDOT Dallas District Office located at 4777 East Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150. Please call (214) 320-4469 to schedule an appointment.

Project materials will also be available online at www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380Princeton beginning September 12, 2024. These materials will also be available in hard copy for review in the in-person option.

The virtual and in-person public hearing option will be conducted in English. If you need a translator or interpreter because English is not your first language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to meet most needs. If you require interpretation or translation services or are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public hearing or the in-person option, please contact the TxDOT Public Information Office at (214) 320- 4480 no later. than 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024. Please note that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may take time for TxDOT to adjust.

The public hearing for US 380 Princeton from FM 1827 to CR 560 will be conducted in English. If you need a translator or interpreter because your primary language is not English or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to meet most needs. If you require interpretation or translation services or are a person with a disability who requires accommodations to attend and participate in the US 380 Princeton public hearing from FM 1827 to CR 560, please contact the Office of Public Information TxDOT, (214) 320-4480, no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, by Monday, September 9, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required, as some services and accommodations may take time to 'hosted by TxDOT.

Comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by mail to the TxDOT Dallas District Office, Attention: Stephen Endres, PE, 4777 East US Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150 or by email at Stephen.Endres@txdot.gov. Members of the public may call (800) 433-4842 to provide verbal comments. All comments must be received on or before Friday, September 27, 2024. Responses to comments received will be available online at www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380Princeton after they are prepared. If you have any general questions about the proposed project or the virtual hearing or the in-person option, please contact Stephen Endres, PE, TxDOT Project Manager, at (214) 320-4469 or by email at Stephen.Endres@txdot.gov. Environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by federal environmental laws applicable to this project are being conducted or have been conducted by TxDOT pursuant to 23 USC 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019 and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.