US 281 at SH 71 Interchange
Draft environmental assessment and virtual public hearing with in-person open house
Virtual: Thursday, April 9, 2026, by 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All written comments must be received on or before Friday, April 24, 2026. |
| In-person details | Additionally, TxDOT is providing an in-person option for individuals who would like to participate in person instead of online. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the virtual public hearing, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants and leave written comments. The in-person option will be held on: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Attendees may come and go at their convenience; there will be no formal presentation. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public hearing will be available beginning Thursday, April 9, 2026, by 5 p.m. Comments received or postmarked by Friday, April 24, 2026, will be included in the official public hearing record. If you do not have internet access, you may call 512-756-2316 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. |
| Purpose | TxDOT is proposing to construct a new interchange at US 281 and SH 71 from 1.5 miles north of SH 71 to 2 miles south of SH 71 in Burnet County, Texas. The purpose of the public hearing is to present the environmental findings and provide an opportunity for public comment. The draft environmental assessment will be available for public review. |
| Description | The proposed project includes constructing a new interchange at US 281 and SH 71 in Burnet County. Upgrades to this intersection will help improve safety and mobility. Proposed improvements include replacing the current cloverleaf interchange with a turbine interchange, adding elevated structures to improve mobility through the interchange, adding frontage roads to separate high-speed through traffic from local traffic and adding shared-use paths to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. |
| Accessibility | The virtual and in-person public hearing 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 you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate, please contact TxDOT at 512-761-2711 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, April 6, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. La audiencia pública virtual se llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en la audiencia pública virtual, por favor póngase en contacto con TxDOT, al número 512-761-2711 a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central lunes, 6 de abril de 2026. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. |
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| How to make a comment | Comment from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted:
All written comments must be received on or before Friday, April 24, 2026, to be included in the official meeting documentation. |
| 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: March 20, 2026