The Dallas City Planning Commission meeting on May 8, 2025, focused on a significant amendment to the City of Dallas thoroughfare plan, specifically concerning Grady Nibleau Road. The proposed changes aim to modify the road's designation from a standard six-lane divided principal arterial roadway to a minimum four-lane divided minor arterial roadway. This adjustment also includes a reduction in the right-of-way from 107 feet to 80 feet.

City staff recommended approval of this amendment, highlighting that the changes are intended to improve traffic flow and safety. The new plan will incorporate curvatures in the road design to help slow down truck traffic, although the specifics of these features, such as roundabouts, will be addressed in future development plans.

Commissioners engaged in a discussion regarding the implications of the amendment, seeking clarification on how the changes would be implemented and enforced during the development process. Staff confirmed that the alignment and design features would be solidified as part of the development phases.

The approval of this amendment marks a strategic shift in the city's approach to roadway planning, aiming to enhance local traffic management while accommodating future growth. Further discussions and planning will be necessary as the project moves forward.