Virtual Public Hearing and Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment - 10/69 Interchanges Project

10/69 Interchange - Virtual Public Hearing Presentation Recording

Where	This will be a virtual public hearing via a pre-recorded video presentation. There is no in-person public hearing.
When	Tuesday, April 28, 2020 The pre-recorded presentation video will be available for comment by 5:30 p.m. Please see the video above.
Purpose	The purpose of the virtual public hearing is to gather public input on the proposed reconstruction and widening of I-10 from Walden Road (CR 131) to 7th Street and US 69 from Fannett Road (SH 124) to 11th Street in Jefferson County, Texas. This notice also advises the public that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review. Written and verbal testimony comments must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, to be a part of the official virtual public hearing record.
Description	The proposed project includes the following improvements: Widening I-10 from Walden Road (CR131) to 7th Street and widening US 69 from Fannett Road (SH 124) to 11th Street Widening I-10 in each direction from four to five lanes between Cardinal Drive and Eastex Freeway interchanges Widening roadway approaches to the Cardinal Drive, and Eastex Freeway interchanges on I-10 and US 69 would be widened in each direction from two lanes to three lanes Adding new frontage roads for continuity, relocating I-10 ramps, and constructing two-lane direct connectors (flyovers) in each direction where I-10 and US 69 converge Removing the Maury Meyers Bridge (Liberty/Laurel overpass) to address a height constraint for freight movements Upgrading drainage to meet current design standards The total project length is approximately five miles. The existing right of way (ROW) at the Eastex Freeway interchange varies from approximately 250 feet to 350 feet. The existing ROW at the Cardinal interchange varies from approximately 290 feet to 450 feet. Approximately 11 acres of additional ROW is anticipated as part of the proposed project, mostly within the Eastex Freeway interchange, including potential easements or ROW for drainage. The ROW would remain unchanged at the Cardinal Drive interchange, but the ROW at the Eastex Freeway interchange is proposed to increase by approximately 250 feet at its widest part. The proposed project would displace 41 commercial businesses and one government office within 12 commercial properties. No residential displacements are anticipated. Please review the landowner's rights publications, which contain more information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program concerning services and benefits for displaced persons and businesses if needed. To participate in the virtual public hearing, review the video on this page starting April 28, 2020, and provide your comment in the following ways: Verbal Testimony: Leave a recorded voicemail with your verbal testimony starting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 6 p.m.; you can leave a voicemail at any time until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020: Phone: 409-898-5880 Written Comments: Deadline: Submit written comments on or before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020: Email Submit your comment online Mail: TxDOT Project Manager, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708
Special accommodations	TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual public hearing video presentation will be in English, if you have a special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Requests should be made no later than Thursday, April 23, 2020, by calling 409-898-5745. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
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 Dec. 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.
Downloads	Notice Notice (Español) Notice (Tiếng Việt) Draft environmental assessment Handout Comment card Presentation and transcript Technical Reports: Biological evaluation form Community impact assessment form Hazardous materials Historic resources Indirect cumulative effects Air quality Traffic noise report Water resources report Wetland delineation report Schematics and Renderings: Cardinal interchange Between interchanges Eastex interchange Renderings Public hearing summary report