News post

Denton County has been aware of the growing issues on 407 for some time, and has been leaning on TxDOT to create a short-term solution until the ultimate plan can be implemented.

According to Denton County’s Transportation Consultant, John Poster, here is an overview of what will be happening. They will be conducting a mini “breakout” project, carved from the original “breakout” 407 project. It will consist of the following:

1. Work under the I-35 W bridge between the northbound and southbound frontage roads.

2. Lengthen the right turn lane from the I-35W southbound frontage road to westbound FM 407.

3. Lengthen the right turn lane from eastbound FM 407 to southbound IH 35W frontage road here.

TxDOT will have plans submitted by the end of September. The County will have a contractor hired before the end of the year.   Construction is anticipated to last three months and will cost $1.6 million. The County is covering the cost of these interim improvements.