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County briefed Northlake council on FM 407 and 35W projects; utility relocations and right‑of‑way slow progress
Summary
John Polster of Innovative Transportation Solutions told the NorthlakeTown Council the FM 407 Justin alignment and a related 'breakout' program are advancing but have been delayed and re-priced by utility relocations and right‑of‑way timing; the county is funding design and interim fixes while seeking state cooperation.
John Polster of Innovative Transportation Solutions told the Town of Northlake council on July 24 that major county transportation projects affecting the town are advancing, but utility relocations and right‑of‑way timing have pushed schedules and increased costs. Polster described the selected 'red' alignment through Justin and said the county is progressing design and clearing work while negotiating with local jurisdictions and utility companies.
Polster said the county has been funding environmental clearance, design and early utility-relocation work where TxDOT lacked budget, and that a breakout project…
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