FM 973 at US 79 intersection
Informational meeting
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Informational meeting details | This in-person informational meeting will be held at the location below. Participants are invited to attend at their convenience between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Dickey-Givens Community Center |
| Purpose | The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) are working together to identify and evaluate potential improvements along the FM 973 corridor from US 79 in Taylor to Samsung Highway. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be hosting an in-person meeting to share information about a design modification at the FM 973 and US 79 intersection. |
| Description | To help reduce congestion and improve mobility along the FM 973 corridor, TxDOT and CAMPO are proposing to widen the existing two- to three-lane facility to a six-lane boulevard section within existing right of way to address rapid growth in the area, including proposing an innovative continuous flow intersection at FM 973 and US 79. More information can be found on the FM 973 Corridor Projects page. |
| Accessibility | The informational meeting 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 participate in the informational meeting, contact 512-651-3964 no later than 4 p.m. CT., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
| Public meeting materials | The informational meeting will include the following materials:
All materials will be uploaded to this webpage by the day of the meeting and will remain available afterward. |
| 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 February 20, 2026 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT. |
Posted: Oct. 31, 2026