US 281 Blanco Relief Route Study
In-person community workshop with virtual option
Virtual: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, by 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, from 4 - 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | If you would like to have your feedback included in the community workshop summary, please provide by Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. We will continue to collect feedback throughout the process. |
| In-person details | TxDOT is hosting an in-person community workshop to share the feedback received on potential relief route options and to provide opportunities to share input on how relief route options will be evaluated. No formal presentation is planned, and the community members are invited to come and go at their convenience. Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 |
| Virtual details | The community workshop materials will be posted on this page on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, by 5 p.m. |
| Purpose | With support from the city of Blanco and Blanco County, TxDOT has initiated the US 281 Blanco Relief Route Study to develop and evaluate preliminary relief route options to enhance safety and improve mobility along US 281 in the city of Blanco. |
| Description | The purpose of this study, in collaboration with local stakeholders and the public, is to develop a relief route alignment around the city of Blanco that meets TxDOT’s mission and reflects community values. |
| Accessibility | The community workshop will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you 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 you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the community workshop, please contact Shelley Law at 512-705-9169, no later than 4 p.m. CT, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange. |
| Workshop materials | |
| How to make a comment | If you’d like to have your feedback included in the community workshop, please submit by Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. We will continue to collect feedback throughout the process and encourage you to share your comments through any of these methods on an ongoing basis. Submit written comments:
Provide comments verbally:
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| 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: Oct. 25, 2023