Public Meeting - FM 493

Where: Runn Elementary School
On US 281, 1/4 Mile West of FM 493
Donna, Texas
 
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Exhibit Viewing Period - 5:30 p.m.
Presentation - 6 p.m.
Purpose: A public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to view the project details and provide comments on the proposed improvements to 6.65 miles of Farm-to-Market (FM) 493, from Business (BUS) 83 to Champion Street.

Description: Proposed improvements include:
  • The existing curb and gutter roadway would be overlaid with asphalt concrete pavement and striped for four 12 foot travel lanes with 8 foot shoulders.
  • From Champion Street to US 281, FM 493 would be widened and reconstructed from two 12 foot travel lanes with 2 foot shoulders to two 12 foot travel lanes with 10 foot shoulders.
  • Future construction would be a four 12 foot travel lane curb and gutter section with shoulders and a continuous left turn lane.
  • Would require a total of approximately 32.02 acres of additional right-of-way (ROW).
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Contact:

Jesus Noriega
TxDOT Pharr District
P.O. Box 1717,
Pharr, TX
(956) 702-6100
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