GREENVILLE —
After tabling the vote for a private toll road during the previous meeting, the Hunt County Commissioners Court is expected to vote on a proposed toll road during the Jan. 22 meeting of the court.
The proposed road would run from Greenville to Lavon in Collin County along a portion of the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) right-of-way.
The Texas Turnpike Corporation (TTC) is the company behing the toll road proposal. The proposal being voted on is for a limited access four lane divided toll road in and along the right-of-way, which would leave room for future restoration plans of the rail. Part of the proposal states that it will relieve congestion along Interstate 30 between Rockwall and Dallas County.
John Crew, of the TTC, said during the public workshop held on Jan. 8, that the proposed toll road is still in the planning stages.
“This is by far a concept, something we’ve been talking about for a while,” he said. “Before anything can move forward with the economic value then you have to talk to people.”
Opinions differed from people who would be affected by the proposed toll road.
Some homeowners were for the road, but others had some questions as to how a private company could use imminent domain laws to secure land for the road.
Chris Kurinec, a homeowner who lives along the proposed toll road, said the proposed road will negatively affect him.
“This means massive relocation to us,” he said. “This is going to split peoples farms to allow for a private company to make a private toll road.”
The road was supported by the City of Greenville during its Dec. 11 meeting. According to an executive summary of the project, if the county court approves the proposal, the design and construction of the project would take 36 months to complete.
Local News
Vote expected on proposed toll road
- Local News
-
-
Plaintiff drops lawsuit against Crossroads Mall
A lawsuit filed by an architect who had alleged he was never paid for designing proposed improvements to Greenville’s Crossroads Mall has been dismissed.
-
National relay walk to pass through Greenville today
Members of an organization which backs American veterans are showing their support this Memorial Day weekend by continuing a long walk across the United States.
- Brown found guilty of capital murder
- Statement released by police department concerning today's fatal accidental shooting of child
- Jury deliberating in Micah Brown capital murder case
-
GHS sees highest TAKS scores in district history
Greenville Independent School District has one of the smartest junior classes at Greenville High School ever, according to the latest TAKS test results.
- Boy shot in reported accidental shooting
- Guilty plea in robbery of Quinlan Walmart
-
Planning a day to remember heroes
Heroes who gave their lives in service to their country will be honored Monday, with Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Greenville, Commerce and across Hunt County.
-
Brown trial to go to jury today
Micah Crofford Brown took the witness stand Thursday afternoon, prior to the defense resting in his trial on a charge of capital murder.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Plaintiff drops lawsuit against Crossroads Mall
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
