Alison HRowlett, TX, États-Unis
1 juil. 2026
The City of Rowlett has received this petition and takes seriously the concerns residents have raised: wildlife habitat, traffic, neighborhood character, infrastructure capacity, and wetlands and floodplain impacts.
The City does not intend to abandon the Merritt Road Interconnector. This project has been part of the City's Capital Improvement Program since 2015. It is funded. Its design is underway. Here is why it exists, and how we are addressing the concerns raised.
WHY THIS PROJECT EXISTS
The Merritt Road Interconnector closes a gap in the road network east of President George Bush Turnpike, connecting Merritt Road to Liberty Grove Road and Chiesa Road. The roadway extends approximately 0.6 miles and includes a 10-foot shared-use path on both sides for pedestrians and cyclists. The connection also supports the Lakeview Business District, a significant economic engine for this community beyond the hospital district.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project does involve construction in wetland and floodplain areas, and that is precisely why it is undergoing federal environmental review before construction can begin. This process exists to identify and address environmental impact before a shovel goes in the ground, not after.
TRAFFIC AND DEVELOPMENT
This will be a four-lane divided roadway with a multi-use trail for biking and walking on both sides. Because the road crosses a floodplain, the roadway will be elevated, including a 500-foot bridge over Muddy Creek. The bridge includes a pedestrian overlook at its midpoint, designed as an observation point above the creek.
No residential or commercial structures are anticipated to be displaced by this project.
FUNDING
This is a $29.2 million project funded through a multi-jurisdictional partnership, not a City-only expense. Funding sources include voter-approved City general obligation bonds (2015-2024), Dallas County’s Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP), and a Surface Transportation Block Grant administered by TxDOT through the Regional Transportation Council.
This kind of partnership – local, county, and federal dollars working together – is what makes a project of this scale possible without placing the full cost on Rowlett taxpayers alone.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The July 8 public meeting and comment period are where the environmental review findings, engineering plans, and project details will be released.
• Public Meeting: July 8, 2026.
• Virtual option: 5 p.m.
• In-person open house: 6-8 p.m.
Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street.
Project materials will be available at here: http://rowletttx.gov/980 Written comments are accepted through July 23, 2026, and become part of the official project record.
We encourage every resident with questions or concerns to attend and submit comments.
The City does not intend to abandon the Merritt Road Interconnector. This project has been part of the City's Capital Improvement Program since 2015. It is funded. Its design is underway. Here is why it exists, and how we are addressing the concerns raised.
WHY THIS PROJECT EXISTS
The Merritt Road Interconnector closes a gap in the road network east of President George Bush Turnpike, connecting Merritt Road to Liberty Grove Road and Chiesa Road. The roadway extends approximately 0.6 miles and includes a 10-foot shared-use path on both sides for pedestrians and cyclists. The connection also supports the Lakeview Business District, a significant economic engine for this community beyond the hospital district.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project does involve construction in wetland and floodplain areas, and that is precisely why it is undergoing federal environmental review before construction can begin. This process exists to identify and address environmental impact before a shovel goes in the ground, not after.
TRAFFIC AND DEVELOPMENT
This will be a four-lane divided roadway with a multi-use trail for biking and walking on both sides. Because the road crosses a floodplain, the roadway will be elevated, including a 500-foot bridge over Muddy Creek. The bridge includes a pedestrian overlook at its midpoint, designed as an observation point above the creek.
No residential or commercial structures are anticipated to be displaced by this project.
FUNDING
This is a $29.2 million project funded through a multi-jurisdictional partnership, not a City-only expense. Funding sources include voter-approved City general obligation bonds (2015-2024), Dallas County’s Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP), and a Surface Transportation Block Grant administered by TxDOT through the Regional Transportation Council.
This kind of partnership – local, county, and federal dollars working together – is what makes a project of this scale possible without placing the full cost on Rowlett taxpayers alone.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The July 8 public meeting and comment period are where the environmental review findings, engineering plans, and project details will be released.
• Public Meeting: July 8, 2026.
• Virtual option: 5 p.m.
• In-person open house: 6-8 p.m.
Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street.
Project materials will be available at here: http://rowletttx.gov/980 Written comments are accepted through July 23, 2026, and become part of the official project record.
We encourage every resident with questions or concerns to attend and submit comments.
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