FM 971 from Gann Street to SH 130
In-person public meeting with virtual option
In-person: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, from 6 - 8 p.m. CT
Virtual: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, by 6 p.m.
Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, to be included in the open house documentation. |
Virtual details | A pre-recorded video presentation will be accessible on this webpage by 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, and will remain online through Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. |
In-person details | The in-person meeting will be held at the following location. Georgetown City Hall In-person participants are invited to come and go any time from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. |
Purpose | The City of Georgetown is hosting an open house to share preliminary design plans and receive public comments for proposed improvements to FM 971. In-person open house attendees will be able to review project materials and ask questions of City of Georgetown staff and/or consultants and leave written comments. The City is also providing a virtual open house for individuals who would like to participate online rather than in person. Online participants will be able to view the same information delivered at the in-person open house. |
Description | The proposed project would widen the two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway to improve traffic flow and enhance vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle travel safety. The proposed project would also include intersection and access improvements to San Gabriel Park and the construction of a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicycles. |
Accessibility | The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. The in-person open house will be conducted in English and Spanish interpretation will be available. If you need interpretation or translation services, please contact the City Secretary’s Office as noted above. |
Meeting materials | |
How to make a comment | Please provide your comment in any of the following ways:
Comments must be received or postmarked by Aug. 18, 2023, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
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 the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT. |
Posted: July 19, 2023