Notice Virtual Public Meeting with In-Person Option FM 917 From west of Avenue F to east of SH 174 CSJs: 1181-02-033/1181-03-036 Johnson County, Texas The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is proposing to realign and widen FM 917 in downtown Joshua from west of Avenue F to east of SH 174 in Johnson County, Texas. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting an online virtual public meeting on the proposed project, with an in-person option. The virtual meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online by Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. and will remain online until Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m. During this time, view the virtual public meeting or project materials at the following web address, or scan the QR code at the top of this page: www.txdot.gov Search Keywords: FM 917 from west of Avenue F to east of SH 174 Additionally, TxDOT is providing an option for individuals who would like to participate in person. The in-person option will be held in a “come and go” open house format. Attendees will be able to: • View the same pre-recorded presentation delivered in the online public meeting, which will be playing on a screen. • Participate in the project development process by reviewing hard copies of project materials and details. • Ask questions of the project team. • Submit written comments and feedback. The in-person option will be held on: Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Come and go anytime from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Plum Creek Elementary, 500 Plum St., Joshua, TX 76058. The proposed project would include realigning and widening FM 917 from just west of Avenue F to east of SH 174, for approximately 0.77 miles. The road would be widened from a two-lane to a three-lane roadway section, with a 16-foot striped median/turn lane. The improvements would form a continuous alignment of FM 917 through the City of Joshua. A new overpass would be constructed for FM 917 over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad and over Main Street. There would also be an addition of a continuous bicycle and pedestrian shared-use path on one side of FM 917, and a sidewalk on the other side. The purpose of this project is to enhance mobility and connectivity, providing reliable travel times within the downtown Joshua area. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require 7.5 acres of additional right of way and potentially displace 22 residences and two non-residential structures. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. Please contact the TxDOT Fort Worth District Office: Iffat Talukder, P.E., Project Manager 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 (817) 370-6593 Iffat.Talukder@txdot.gov for all the following needs or actions related to this project: • If you do not have internet access, you may call between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. • Information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program and services and benefits for those displaced and other affected property owners, as well as information about the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction • Any environmental documentation or studies, maps, and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for inspection by appointment only (call to schedule) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. • Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project. These are requested and may be submitted by mail or email to the TxDOT contact above. All comments must be received on or before Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Responses to comments received will be available online at www.txdot.gov (search the project keywords) once they have been prepared. • General questions regarding the proposed project, virtual meeting, or in-person option. The virtual public meeting and in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact Flávia Paulino, Fort Worth District Public Engagement Specialist, at (817) 370-3559 or Flavia.Paulino@txdot.gov no later than 4 p.m. CT, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required, as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange. La reunión pública se llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en la reunión pública, por favor póngase en contacto con Flávia Paulino, Especialista de Participación Pública, al número (817) 370-3559 o Flavia.Paulino@txdot.gov a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, del miércoles, 6 de mayo de 2026. Por favor, sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.