FM 365 Bridge Replacement at Rhodair Gully
Notice and opportunity to comment
| Public comment deadline | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 |
| Purpose | The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to replace the FM 365 bridge and approaches at Rhodair Gully, from approximately 275 feet east of Bordages Road to approximately 1,100 feet west of Jade Avenue in Jefferson County, Texas. This notice is affording an opportunity to comment as part of the environmental review process for this project. |
| Description | The proposed project would extend approximately 0.65 miles along FM 365 where the existing bridge over Rhodair Gully will be removed and replaced with a new bridge. The proposed bridge alignment will be shifted south of the existing FM 365 alignment. An 8-foot outside shoulder would be included in both the east and westbound directions. The project is anticipated to improve safety for the traveling public and bring the bridge design to current standards. Storm levee flood gates closed during storm events are located 180 feet east of the existing Rhodair Gully Bridge. The flood gates will be removed and the opening in the seawall will be closed with construction of a storm protection levee. Once completed, the permanent levee at this location will provide uninterrupted access to FM 365, including during storm events. Presently, FM 365 access is sometimes restricted during storm events. At this time, TxDOT anticipates one lane will remain open on the bridge throughout project construction. Although plans are preliminary and subject to change, it is expected that construction will begin in winter of 2026 and last two years. Construction at the flood gate will be scheduled outside of hurricane season. Approximately 4.146 acres of right of way will be required; however, no residential or non-residential structures are anticipated to be displaced. Information concerning services and benefits available to affected property owners and information about the tentative schedule for right-of-way acquisition and construction can be obtained from the TxDOT district office by calling 409-892-7311. 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 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 8350 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77708, 409-892-7911 and posted on this webpage. |
| Accessibility | The project materials are written 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 review the project materials or submit information, please contact Public Information Officer at 409-898-5745 no later than 4 p.m. CT, at least three business days before the date on which you would like to review the project materials or submit information. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
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| How to make a comment | Comments must be received or postmarked on or before Wednesday, June 14, 2023, to be a part of the official meeting record. Please provide your comments in any of the following ways:
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| Memorandum of understanding | 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 December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: May 26, 2023