TxDOT opens public hearing on proposed US 75 tech lanes project

The Texas Department of Transportation opened a public hearing March 16 and released new details about proposed improvements to US 75.

The proposed project would convert US 75’s existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes into peak-hour technology lanes between I-635 in Dallas County and SH 121. Construction on the $57 million project could start by late 2023 or early 2024, according to the department’s virtual hearing presentation.

Construction will replace the double white stripes and pylons with broken white stripes to allow for continuous entrance and exit between the technology lanes and general-purpose lanes. The center barrier will also be reconstructed, and overhead signs and high-mast lighting will be added as well.

Once converted, high-occupancy vehicles, low-emission vehicles and motorcycles will be able to use the technology lanes at any time. During nonpeak travel times, single-occupant vehicles will also be able to use them.

All comments must be received or postmarked by March 31 when the public hearing will close. TxDOT will review the documentation and comments from the hearing after it closes. If there are no major issues that arise from this hearing, TxDOT expects to receive final environmental clearance this spring. Construction companies are expected to start bidding on the project later this summer, according to the presentation.

Comments can be submitted via several ways:

• Send an email to [email protected].
• Leave a voicemail by calling 972-454-0786.
• Send a letter to TxDOT’s Dallas District Office at 4777 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150, Attn: Travis Campbell.
• Submit a comment at www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US75TechLanes.