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US 67 and US 287 future interstate corridors south of DFW?

Started by motorola870, April 29, 2019, 10:02:39 PM

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motorola870

Apparently TXDOT is in the process of closing off and modifying crossovers along US287 from east of SH360 to Waxahachie Bus287 split. They have closed off multiple crossovers and modified the Prairie Ridge Crossover. No northbound traffic can cross over at US287 to go northbound must take a right on southbound US287 and make a U-turn at the next crossover south of Prairie Ridge. Also they already have closed off the crossover that the Padera Lake Apartment development was hooked into which I'm shocked they did now traffic must enter and exit the development going northbound only. They closed off all of the crossovers just south of the Bus 287 split on the east side of Midlothian up until you get to the Walnut Grove/Plainview exit after that they haven't closed off anything between there and the Bus287 split on the east side of Waxahachie.


Bobby5280

I think TX DOT is just going to have to complete the continuous frontage roads along US-287 from the TX-360 interchange clear down to Ennis. There are decent segments of frontage roads along this stretch of US-287. But there are also way too many gaps. Given the pace of commercial and residential development in that area it looks like completed frontage roads are a foregone necessity.

Road Hog

I have obtained some information from TxDOT on the shutdown of crossovers. All the at-grade crossovers from Walnut Grove west to the Johnson County line will be closed and either existing interchanges or "Michigan lefts" will be utilized. What I was told didn't include from Walnut Grove east to Waxahachie, but I've heard crossovers there are next in the crosshairs.

debragga

I drive the Arlington to Waxahachie stretch of 287 pretty often, and can confirm that lots of crossovers have been closed. I can also confirm that people drive 80+ on there no matter what the speed limit is :-D

motorola870

Quote from: Bobby5280 on April 16, 2023, 08:38:55 PM
I think TX DOT is just going to have to complete the continuous frontage roads along US-287 from the TX-360 interchange clear down to Ennis. There are decent segments of frontage roads along this stretch of US-287. But there are also way too many gaps. Given the pace of commercial and residential development in that area it looks like completed frontage roads are a foregone necessity.
It is already in the works. They had an open house a few years back on this project they already have the plans drawn up for where the overpasses are going and yes there will be continuous frontage roads where possible. I believe the cross over change is just a temporary change so they don't have to install traffic signals at certain places due to how the traffic levels are increasing with the new residential areas going up in Mansfield, Midlothian and Waxahachie.

splashflash

https://www.focusdailynews.com/txdot-is-proposing-improvements-to-us-hwy-287-from-us-67-to-business-287-in-midlothian/

The proposed project includes constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with a six- foot sidewalk on the southbound side and a ten-foot shared-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians on the northbound side, new access ramps, and new grade separated interchanges. The project is approximately 8.3 miles long. The existing right of way is 250 feet and the proposed right of way ranges between 274 and 342 feet.

Meetings start in June.  Two non-residential buildings proposed to be demolished to make way for project.

splashflash

One way frontage road proposal on US 287 in Ellis County


https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/dallas/2024/us287-from-us67-to-bus-287-081524.html

In-person open house: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TxDOT is proposing improvements to US 287 from US 67 to BUS 287 north of Waxahachie, approximately 8.3 miles, in Ellis County, Texas.

Proposed improvements include constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with ten-foot shared-use paths for bicyclists and pedestrians on both sides, new access ramps, and new grade-separated interchanges.

The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require approximately 44.6 acres of additional right of way and potentially displace two non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses




Road Hog

Quote from: splashflash on July 29, 2024, 11:34:24 PMOne way frontage road proposal on US 287 in Ellis County


https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/dallas/2024/us287-from-us67-to-bus-287-081524.html

In-person open house: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TxDOT is proposing improvements to US 287 from US 67 to BUS 287 north of Waxahachie, approximately 8.3 miles, in Ellis County, Texas.

Proposed improvements include constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with ten-foot shared-use paths for bicyclists and pedestrians on both sides, new access ramps, and new grade-separated interchanges.

The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require approximately 44.6 acres of additional right of way and potentially displace two non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses




A definite step in the right direction. 287 in this stretch is a death trap.

motorola870

Quote from: Road Hog on July 30, 2024, 01:19:59 AM
Quote from: splashflash on July 29, 2024, 11:34:24 PMOne way frontage road proposal on US 287 in Ellis County


https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/dallas/2024/us287-from-us67-to-bus-287-081524.html

In-person open house: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TxDOT is proposing improvements to US 287 from US 67 to BUS 287 north of Waxahachie, approximately 8.3 miles, in Ellis County, Texas.

Proposed improvements include constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with ten-foot shared-use paths for bicyclists and pedestrians on both sides, new access ramps, and new grade-separated interchanges.

The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require approximately 44.6 acres of additional right of way and potentially displace two non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses




A definite step in the right direction. 287 in this stretch is a death trap.
hopefully this also allows TXDOT to raise the speed limit to 60MPH between where the current freeway ends on the east of the Midlothian bypass and Walnut Grove/Plainview Road interchange.

There is also significant progress on getting rid of the driveways to the main lanes of US287 in Mansfield as well they are constructing the service roads from Heritage Parkway to Lonestar Road along with building a second span for Lonestar Road to carry eastbound traffic and U turn for the southbound to northbound frontage road.

The third area they need to focus on is adding frontage roads and reconstructing the main lanes between US67 and SH360 a lot of build up on the sides of the right of way with new apartment complexes and single family houses going in.

Road Hog

Completely agree, other than there's no reason to increase the speed limit to 70 mph the whole way unless it's truly controlled access.

TxDOT did build the interchange at Walnut Grove and that was a gamechanger. Right now they're closing some crossovers and proposing / installing Michigan lefts, but it's not a sufficient solution with current traffic counts on that part of 287.

TxDOT has been slow in recognizing traffic pattern needs south of DFW for whatever reason.

Road Hog

NTTA picks up the ball that TxDOT dropped.

Only fom US 287 to US 67, so folks in Maypearl need to save their TollTag money for now.


The Ghostbuster

It looks like there is sufficient, undeveloped right-of-way south of US 67 to allow a further southern extension of TX 360 to either Interstate 35E or Interstate 35W. Does it seem likely 360 may continue south of 67, either in the near or distant future?



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