Public feedback will be accepted through April 5 following an extension of the public hearing period for the US 380 bypass project in McKinney.

The Texas Department of Transportation has extended the public comment period for the US 380 bypass project in McKinney, according to a news release.

The public comment period, which was originally scheduled to end March 21, has been extended to April 5. Community members looking to submit feedback can:

• Visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380EIS
• Leave a voicemail at 833-933-0443
• Email Project Manager Stephen Endres at [email protected]
• Mail a comment to TxDOT’s Dallas District Office at 4777 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150, Attn: Stephen Endres

The public hearing is in response to the release of the draft environmental impact study on the project in February. Two in-person public hearings were held in February where attendees could view project materials, route maps and other documents related to the project and study results.

The Texas Department of Transportation began the environmental impact study for the proposed bypass in 2020. The environmental study looked at historic places, cemeteries and wetlands that might be affected by the various alignment options, according to TxDOT.

TxDOT has identified the Blue Alternative, consisting of segments A, E and C, as its preferred alignment. Under this configuration, the freeway would be constructed on about 15 miles on a new location on Coit Road and US 380, and extend east around the northern portion of McKinney, connecting back to the existing US 380 near FM 1827, east of McKinney city limits.

For more information on the project, visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com/US380EIS.