ST9904-CS090211Texas Department of Transportation
P.O. BOX 6868 • FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115 -0868 • (817) 370 -6500
February 11, 2009
REVISED LETTER
SH 114 from Business I I 4 (Northwest
Highway) to International Parkway and
SH 121 from SH 360 to FM 2499
Tarrant County
CSJ: 0353 -03 -059
Mr. Ken Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering /Public Works
City of Coppell
P. O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mr. Griffin:
A public hearing for the above project has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2009. The
hearing will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine,
Texas 76051. Displays will be available for viewing at 6:30 p.m. with a formal hearing
commencing at 7:00 p.m.
A Notice of Public Hearing will be published in the following newspapers on the following
dates:
The Dallas Morning News
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Sunda — January 25, 2009 & Sunda — February 15, 2009
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Sunday — January 25, 2009 & Sunda — February 15, 2009
Coppell Gazette
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Wed. — January 28, 2009 & Wed. - February 11, 2009
Grapevine Sun
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Thursday — January 29, 2009 & Thursday — February 12, 2009
In addition, a Spanish version of the notice will be published in the following newspapers on the
following dates:
Al Dia
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Saturday — February 14, 2009 & Saturday — February 21, 2009
La Semana
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Frida — February 13, 2009 & Friday — February 20, 2009
La Estrella
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Saturday — February 21, 2009
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REVISED LETTER
SH 114 from Business 114L (Northwest
Highway) to International Parkway and
SH 121 from SH 360 to FM 2499
Tarrant County
CSJ: 0353 -03 -059
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For your convenience, a copy of the public hearing notice (both the English and Spanish
versions), a project location map, and a map showing the location of the Grapevine Convention
Center are attached.
You and your staff are cordially invited to attend this public Nearing. If you would like additional
information about the project, please contact Curtis Loftis, P.E. at (817) 370 -6807.
Sincerely,
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Maribel P. Chavez, P.E.
District Engineer
Fort Worth District
Attachments
TxDOT Notice of Public Hearing
State Highway 114 From Business 114 (Northwest Highway) to International Parkway And State
Highway 121 From SH 360 To FM 2499
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24,
2009, at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051. The purpose
of the hearing is to present the planned improvements to the SH 114/SH 121 "DFW Connector ". The limits
include SH 114 from east of North Kimball Avenue to east of International Parkway and SH 121 from Hall
Johnson Road to FM 2499 (Grapevine Mills Parkway). Displays will be available for viewing at 6:30 pm with
a formal hearing commencing at 7 :00 pm.
The proposed improvements for the DFW Connector include six main lanes eastbound and seven main
lanes westbound and the addition of two managed express lanes in each direction with improvements to
SH 114 and SH 121 to tie to existing lanes on each end. Approximately 192 acres of additional right -of -way
would be required to accommodate the proposed improvements. The proposed improvements would
displace 16 businesses but would not relocate any residences. The proposed acquisition is discussed in the
Environmental Assessment Report prepared for the project. The State's Relocation Assistance Program, its
benefits and services for displacements. will be presented at the hearing.
Maps and other drawings depicting the proposed improvements will be displayed at the Public Hearing. In
addition, the plan layout, the Environmental Assessment and other pertinent information about the proposed
project are on file and available for inspection at the following locations:
TxDOT- Fort Worth District Office - 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76115;
Contact: Phyllis Thompson, District Librarian (817) 370 -6549
City of Coppell — Engineering and Public Works Department, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019;
Contact: Ken Griffin (972) 304 -3686
City of Grapevine — City Hall, 200 S. Main St., 1 5t Floor, Grapevine, TX 76051;
Contact: Linda Huff, City Secretary (817) 410 -3182
City of Grapevine — Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051;
Contact: Janis Robertson, Library Director (817) 410 -3410;
City of Southlake - Planning and Development Services Department, 1400 Main Street, Suite 310,
Southlake, TX 76092; Contact: Ken Baker (817) 748 -8621
All interested citizens are invited to attend this public hearing. Verbal and written comments from the public
regarding this project are requested. Written comments may be submitted either in person at the hearing or
by maiiing to:
Mrs. Maribel P. Chavez, P.E.
Texas Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 6868
Fort Worth, Texas 76115 -6868
Attention: Curtis Loftis, P.E.
Comments must be received on or before Friday, March 6, 2009 in order to become part of the official
hearing record.
Persons interested in attending the hearing who have special communication or accommodation needs are
encouraged to contact the TxDOT Fort Worth District at (817) 370 -6610. Requests should be made at least
72 hours prior to the public hearing. Because the public hearing will be conducted in English, any requests
for language interpreters or other special communication needs should also be made at least 72 hours prior
to the public hearing. TxDOT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.
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