Dallas County Approves 5-Year Road Construction Plan

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The Dallas County Board of Supervisors approved a five-year road construction program and budget during their regular meeting on Tuesday. The board also set public hearings for proposed changes to the county's zoning ordinance and a bridge replacement project.

Why it matters

Maintaining and improving the county's road infrastructure is a key priority for Dallas County officials, as the region continues to see population growth and increased traffic. The public hearings will allow residents to provide input on the proposed zoning changes and bridge project.

The details

In addition to approving the five-year road construction plan, the supervisors set public hearings for April 7 on proposed changes to the county's zoning ordinance and for April 28 on a bridge replacement project and right-of-way purchase agreement. The board also approved a resolution related to a drainage obstruction on the High Trestle Trail.

• The Dallas County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday morning.
• A public hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on April 7 for the first reading of proposed changes to Chapter 45 Zoning Ordinance.
• A public hearing is set for 10 a.m. on April 28 for the five-year road construction program and budget.

What’s next

The public hearings on the zoning ordinance changes and bridge project will allow residents to provide input before the supervisors take final action.