US 281 Blanco Relief Route Study
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US 281 Blanco Relief Route Study

In-person community workshop with virtual option

In-person: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m. CT

Virtual: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, by 4 p.m. CT

Public comment deadline If you would like to have your feedback included in the community workshop summary, please provide it by Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. We will continue to collect feedback throughout the process.
In-person details

TxDOT is hosting an in-person community workshop with a virtual option for the US 281 Blanco Relief Route Study. At the community workshop, TxDOT will present feedback from Community Workshop #4 as well as the recommended relief route option. No formal presentation is planned, and community members are invited to come and go at their convenience.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
4 to 7 p.m. CST
Blanco High School Cafeteria & Gym
1215 4th St.
Blanco, TX 78606

Virtual details The community workshop materials will be posted on this webpage on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, by 4 p.m.
Purpose 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.
Description 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.
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 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 workshop, please contact 512-298-3918, no later than 4 p.m. CT, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 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.
Community workshop materials
 
How to make a comment

If you’d like to have your feedback included in the community workshop summary, please submit it by Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. 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:

  • In-person: at the workshop via a comment form
  • Online: via online comment form
  • Email: AUS_US281BlancoCountyProjects@txdot.gov
  • Mail: Hilina Shibeshi, 1949 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78741

Provide comments verbally:

  • In-person: at the workshop via a court reporter
  • Voicemail: 512-298-3918
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 USC 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Posted: Oct. 24, 2025