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Denton County Hosts Outer Loop Project Meetings, Seeks Public Input

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Denton County has recently conducted a series of public meetings to update citizens on the Denton County Outer Loop project and to gather community feedback. These sessions included the presentation of design schematics for potential build alternatives and preliminary environmental impact assessments. A virtual public meeting is accessible on their project website, available until October 29, 2025. This marks the fourth round of public meetings since the project’s initiation in late 2022.

In-Person Meetings

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
    Time:
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Denton Convention Center (Embassy Suites), 3100 Town Center Trail, Denton, TX 76201
  • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Time:
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Midway Church (Gymnasium), 9540 US 377, Pilot Point, TX 76258

Virtual Meeting

  • Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 – Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • A pre-recorded presentation, exhibit boards, and interactive comment map are available on the project website from 8 a.m. on September 29, 2025, until October 29, 2025.

In collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Denton County is developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for constructing a six-lane freeway primarily on new location. The roadway aims to connect I-35 in Denton County with the Dallas North Tollway in Collin County. Currently, four alternatives are being evaluated alongside a “no-build” option.

The region is facing rapid population growth, expecting to increase from 1.07 million in 2025 to 1.88 million by 2050, according to NCTCOG forecasts. As the area’s infrastructure includes mainly small, rural roads not meant to accommodate such high traffic loads, the project seeks to improve regional mobility and connectivity.

Residents are encouraged to submit comments to be included in the public record:

To ensure inclusion in the public record, all feedback should be submitted by October 29, 2025.

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