US 82 The Gap Improvement Project - Wichita Falls

TxDOT is evaluating the four-lane undivided section of US 82 from the Archer County line to FM 369 in Wichita County. Planned improvements include updating the roadway to current design standards and providing a safer roadway for the traveling public.

Project Information

The 4.5-mile project extending from the Archer County line to FM 369 includes:

Widening the roadway to a five-lane configuration
two-12 foot travel lanes in each direction
16-foot continuous left center turn lane
10-foot shoulders in both directions
Realignment of Old State Road
Realignment of FM 369 Off-Ramp
New right of way

Due to accidents in the area, citizen concerns with the 60-mph posted speed limit, and numerous intersecting driveways, TxDOT began looking at ways to improve this stretch of roadway. Some citizens would like to widen the existing road; others prefer a four-lane divided roadway on a new alignment away from the existing road; however, after public involvement activities and receiving input from local citizens, TxDOT has decided to widen the existing roadway. TxDOT is working with engineering consultant Kimley-Horn to develop a schematic to widen the existing roadway.

Schedule

Stakeholder meetings were held in the Summer and Fall of 2016 followed by public meetings on Feb. 9, 2017, and Sept 22, 2020. Right-of-Way surveys are being developed and are expected to be completed by the end of 2021. The schematic is expected to be completed by Fall 2021 with environmental clearance anticipated to be complete by early 2022. The construction phase for this project is anticipated to be ready to let in 2025, subject to funding availability.

Downloads

Comment on the Project
September 2020 - Virtual Public Meeting
February 2017 Public Meeting Summary Report
September 2020 Public Meeting Summary Report
Typical Sections
Schematic 1: US 82 from Archer/Wichita County line to Old State Road
Schematic 2: US 82 from Old State Road to Call Field Canal
Schematic 3: US 82 from Call Field Canal to FM 369 Southwest Parkway

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 Dec. 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Contact Us

TxDOT Wichita Falls District
1601 Southwest Parkway
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 720-7776
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Updated: July 20, 2021

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