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Precinct 3 Road Rehabilitation

Summary

TxDOT is planning to widen FM 1387, and they want to hear your thoughts before breaking ground. If you’re tired of sitting in traffic on your daily commute, now is the time to show up and voice your opinion on the project.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The project has a total cost of $570,115, with efforts to secure $162,000 in state grant funding.

✅Who benefits

Residents and businesses using Joe Wilson Road will benefit from improved road conditions and reduced travel times.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified, as the project aims to improve infrastructure.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingApr 14, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Apr 14, 2026

Bauckham Road and North Oak Branch Road are seeing heavy traffic and need major repairs. The county is investing over $1 million to fix them.

MeetingMar 3, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Mar 3, 2026

The county is updating its long-term road plan to better match current development patterns. This ensures that new roads are built where they are actually needed and reduces the burden on existing infrastructure.

MeetingJul 22, 2025approved

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Jul 22, 2025

A developer needing road frontage approval agreed to escrow funds so Precinct 3 can pave gravel-surface Judy's Lane next year, improving local infrastructure.

MeetingMay 27, 2025approved

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - May 27, 2025

Arcosa Aggregates will install temporary traffic safety devices on Cutoff Road Bridge to manage heavy gravel truck traffic associated with a new gravel pit, operating a private detour bridge at no cost to taxpayers.

MeetingMar 18, 2025approved

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda - Mar 18, 2025

A significant road resurfacing project on Joe Wilson Road was approved, utilizing county funds and seeking state grant assistance to improve a high-traffic roadway.

Focus Daily NewsAug 18, 2022

TxDOT Public Hearing On Widening FM 1387 In Ellis County

TxDOT Public Hearing On Widening FM 1387 In Ellis County Focus Daily News

Ellis County Press

1st day of school took RO parents by surprise | Ellis County Press

RED OAK – The first day back to school for the Red Oak High School 2026-2027 school year was a little different as many parents and students found out early Wednesday morning on Aug. 12. Due to several 2025 Bond Construction projects at and around the school and city road construction on Lowrance Rd. behind the high school, several alternative entrances and exits were blocked. Red Oak ISD published routes and parking areas across social media platforms prior to the first day of school.

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