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June 17, 1988 745-5707
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Hon. Alan Ratliff ~,/!
City Manager _.
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: 161/190 Connector Freeway
Dear Mr. Ratliff:
I enjoyed talking with you on Thursday, June 16, regarding
the proposed "connector freeway," which will connect the
intersection of SH-161/IH-635 and the intersection of
SH-190/IH-35E. At the request of Mike Tucker of Prentiss
Properties, David Dean and I are conferring with other interested
parties and officials to brief them on the proposed freeway.
Thus far, the connector freeway has met with strong support and
we expect the positive reception to continue. An area delegation
is scheduled to appear before the July 15, 19~ Hiqhway and
~ub~ic 'rran~port~tion Commiq~ion to request that the Commission
adopt and approve the 1~1/190 freeway connection.
The proposed route is approximately 5.1 miles and will serve
to alleviate traffic congestion on IH-35E as well as serve the
regional traffic needs of Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties.
Additionally, the proposed connection will serve as a vital link
to an "outer loop" which would be formed by SH-190 and SH-161.
The estimated construction costs for this facility is
approximately $109,000,000. An "SH-190/SH-161 Development
Status" map and a proposed freeway alignment are enclosed for
your reference.
The supQort of the City of Coppell for thi~ pro~ect is
soii~ited and is indeed crucial. At the Highway Commission
meO~ing on July 15, the delegation hopes to demonstrate that this
project has regional approval. The Cities of Carrollton, Farmers
Branch, Lewisville, ~arland, and Richardson, ano the Farmers
Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District. have already passed
~esolut~ons in support of this project. The
Ig~ornational Airport Board and the Reqion~} Transportation
Council'of the North Texas Council of Governments are also on
Hon. Alan Ratliff
June 17, 1988
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record as supporting this project. Other municipalities
benefited by the proposed freeway will entertain resolutions of
support over the next few weeks. I welcome the opportunity to
provide you with a draft resolution evidencing the City of
Coppel!'s support if you desire.
Again, I enjoyed discussing the proposed 161/190 connector
freeway. If you have any questions or comments, please do not
hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
John P. Kincade
JPK:jh
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Mike Tucker
David A. Dean, Esq. (of the firm)