I-20 Six-lane Widening Project
From west of the Abilene city limits to 0.6 miles west of Catclaw Creek
Virtual Public Meeting with In-Person Option
Virtual: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.
In-person: Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5 – 7 p.m.
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| Virtual details | The virtual meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online by Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m., and will remain online until Friday, Dec. 20 at 11:59 p.m. If you do not have internet access, you may call 325-676-6825 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. If you have any general questions regarding the proposed project or virtual meeting or in-person option, please contact the Transportation Planning Division Director, Abilene District, at 325-676-6810 or via email as shown in the notice. |
| In-person details | TxDOT is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 The in-person option will be held in an open house format. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation provided in the virtual public meeting which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments. |
| Purpose | TxDOT is proposing to improve I-20 from west of the Abilene city limits to 0.6 miles west of Catclaw Creek in Taylor County, Texas. |
| Description | The proposed project includes widening the roadway to three lanes in each direction, improvements to ramps and frontage roads, adding bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and reconfiguring the U.S. 277/U.S. 83 interchange. The project area includes I-20 from west of the Abilene city limits to 0.6 miles west of Catclaw Creek, a project length of 5.32 miles. Although additional right of way would be required, no residential or non-residential structures are anticipated to be displaced at this time. 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 325-676-6810. Any environmental documentation or studies, any 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 Abilene District Office, 4250 N. Clack, Abilene, TX 79601. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting and in-person option will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or 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 are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact the Abilene District at 325-676-6810 no later than 4 p.m. CST, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the TxDOT to arrange. El reunión públicase llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en reunión pública por favor póngase en contacto El TxDOT Abilene District al número 325-676-6810 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, Lunes, 5 de diciembre de 2024. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. |
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| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:
All comments must be received on or before Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| 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: Nov. 15, 2024