FM 973 Corridor Project
In-person open house with a virtual public meeting option
In-person: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Virtual: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, through Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
Visit the virtual open house:
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
| Virtual details | The self-guided virtual meeting room will be accessible on the FM 973 virtual open house page beginning Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, and will remain online through Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. |
| In-person details | The in-person meeting will be held at the following location. In-person participants are invited to come and go any time from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Dickey-Givens Community Center |
| Purpose | The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity to learn about the FM 973 Project, present proposed improvements, and collect public input. In-person open-house attendees will be able to review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of CAMPO and TxDOT staff, and leave written comments. Online participants will be able to view the same information delivered at the in-person public meeting. The virtual meeting will consist of a self-guided virtual meeting room with pre-recorded narration and will include both audio and visual components as well as opportunities to provide comments. |
| Description | The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are proposing to widen FM 973 from Samsung Highway to US 79 in Taylor to address rapid growth in the area. FM 973 serves as a critical arterial route between Travis and Williamson counties and connects the growing cities of Manor and Taylor. |
| Accessibility | The in-person meeting will be conducted in English. The virtual public meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish, and project and meeting materials will be available in English and Spanish for both meeting formats. 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 virtual public meeting or in-person option, contact 512-651-3964 no later than Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange. |
| Public hearing materials | |
| How to make a comment | Written comments may be submitted by the following methods:
Comments must be received or postmarked by Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, to be included in the official record of the public meeting.
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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 July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Aug. 6, 2025