Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation are seeking public input on a proposed $400 million project to improve a portion of I-35W in north Fort Worth. The project will stretch from the city limits and Tarrant County line to the I-35W and I-35E interchange in Denton County.

The scope of the proposed improvements includes widening I-35W main lanes from four lanes, two in each direction, to six lanes with three in each direction. Main lanes will also be separated by a median for the 17-mile portion of I-35W, according to a city news release.

Other design criteria will be updated to allow a 70 mph speed limit for main lanes and a 50 mph speed limit for on and off ramps. The project will not include any need to acquire additional land for right of way usage, the release said.

Area residents have until March 8 to submit comments or a request for a public hearing in writing. Comments and written requests can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to the TxDOT Dallas District Office, 4777 E. US 80, Mesquite, TX, 75150.