I-45 (FM 518 to FM 1764)
This construction project includes design changes to the I-45 (Gulf Freeway) improvement and reconstruction project, from south of FM 518 to FM 1764, located within Galveston County, Texas.
Planned Construction Improvements
Planned improvements include the following:
- Revising entrance and exit ramp locations
- Constructing detention ponds; approximately 20 acres of additional right-of-way would be required for the proposed detention ponds
No additional displacements are anticipated.
Next Steps
- Re-evaluation determination for these design changes was approved by TxDOT on Aug. 26, 2016
- FM 518 to FM 517 segment is anticipated to be completed in April 2021
- FM 517 to FM 1764 is anticipated to be completed in September 2022
Lane Closure and Detour Information
Lane closure and detour information can be monitored by:
- Checking Houston TranStar for closure and detour information
- Checking DriveTexas.Org for closure and detour information
- Following us on the TxDOT Houston Twitter site
Get Involved
- Oct. 20, 2015 - Public Meeting
- Notice
- Notice (Español)
- Project and Meeting Location
- Environmental Assessment Report
- Presentation
- Handout (English & Español)
- Schematic 1
- Schematic 2
- Schematic 3
- Meeting Summary Report
Contact Us
Reference Control Section Job Number XXXXXX when contacting the Galveston Area Office
5407 Gulf Freeway (I-45)
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 978-2500
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