Forney holds open house on six route options for proposed railroad bridge; residents raise property impact concerns

FORNEY, Texas — City of Forney staff and consultant WSB presented a route‑and‑feasibility study for a proposed grade separation (bridge) over the railroad at a public open house, showing six corridor options, planning‑level cost estimates and maps of potential right‑of‑way impacts.

"My name is Carl Zook, assistant city manager for the city of Forney," Zook said at the start of the meeting, noting the open‑house format and that comment forms and an online survey will be used to collect public input for city council. Mayor Jason Robertson summarized the bond process that funded initial work, saying a citizen bond committee formed in 2021 recommended projects that became Proposition E, and that the roadway project including a potential bridge was among those items.

"Our firm is contracted with the city of Forney to perform the route and feasibility study, which is why we're all here tonight," said Carla Easton, the lead consultant from WSB. Easton said Proposition E was shown as a $52.7 million package and the grade‑separation project was authorized for $29.9…