US 69 Corridor Gateway to the Big Thicket

Comments must be received or postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, to be included in the official record of the virtual construction update meeting.

TxDOT is providing a virtual construction update meeting to announce the final construction plans for the US 69 Corridor, Gateway to the Big Thicket segment. The purpose of the construction project is to:

• Provide safer travel through the area
• Improve emergency evacuation routes
• Relieve traffic congestion caused by a growing population

Since the Final Environmental Assessment was issued, project changes include:

• TxDOT will enhance landscaping and add signage at Village Creek in lieu of an aesthetic bridge feature due to funding.
• TxDOT will provide a standard trail bridge in lieu of an arched trail bridge, due to rising material costs.
• TxDOT will provide nine monuments at key locations to communicate the significance of the US 69 corridor; quantity and size of monuments have been reduced given rising material costs.
• In keeping with the revised TxDOT Design Manual to clear obstacles in the right of way, such as landscaping, TxDOT will clear the median and portions of the right of way removing trees and shrubbery. TxDOT recommends a roadside free of unyielding obstacles including landscaping for increased safety and reduce the extent of damage and injury of single vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes.

No additional right of way is needed for any of the changes described above. 

Comments must be received or postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, to be a part of the official meeting record. Please provide your comments in any of the following ways:

• Online: Comment form
• Email: bmtprojects@txdot.gov
• Mail: TxDOT Project Manager, 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708
• Recorded voicemail: available until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2022: 409-209-2240

• Presentation and script
• Presentation and script (Español)
• Meeting summary report