Virtual Public Meeting - SH 35/Spur 5 from I-45 to I-610

Where:

The pre-recorded video presentation will be posted below and all materials are available separately under the Downloads section.

When:

The pre-recorded presentation was posted on this pageonThursday, May 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Purpose:

The purpose of the virtual public meeting is to present the proposed project to the public and receive comments. The project proposes to extend existing Spur 5 and construct on new location as SH 35/Spur 5 from I- 45 to I-610 in Harris County, Texas. The virtual public meeting will consist of a narrated presentation by the project team, project exhibits and other information, and an opportunity to comment. Please note, the formal comment period has been extended from the original date of Friday, May 28, 2021, to Friday, June 11, 2021. Comments will need to be received or posted marked by June 11, 2021 to be a part of the official meeting record.

English presentation

Spanish presentation

Description:

SH 35 would generally be a new location roadway from I-45 to I-610 in Harris County. The construction limits for the proposed project are from I-45 to Dixie Drive. The proposed project would construct a roadway that ranges from four to ten lanes wide (two to five lanes in each direction in various areas of the project), each lane being 12-feet wide, with a multi-level interchange at I-610. The number of lanes transitions from four main lanes (between Dixie Drive and Glencoe Avenue), to six main lanes (between Glencoe Avenue and Griggs Road), to 10 main lanes (between Griggs Road and Old Spanish Trail) and back to eight main lanes (between Old Spanish Trail and I-45). The SH 35/I-610 interchange would consist of a multi-level interchange between SH 35 and I-610. The proposed SH 35 main lanes would be elevated over the existing I-610 main lanes. Four elevated direct connectors, each consisting of one 14-foot lane, would be constructed to permit entrance and exit to both SH 35 and I-610. Direct connectors would be constructed from SH 35 southbound to I-610 eastbound, SH 35 southbound to I-610 westbound, I-610 westbound to SH 35 northbound, and I-610 eastbound to SH 35 northbound.

The proposed project is approximately 3.4 miles in length and would require approximately 13.5 acres of additional ROW. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace three residences and four commercial properties.

Special Accommodations:

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual public meeting materials and exhibits 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. Please call TxDOT’s Public Information Office at (713) 802-5076 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, to request special accommodations. 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:

Contact:

Reference the following project numbers: CSJ0178-09-018/019/020 and 0271-16-111

TxDOT Houston District
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251
(713) 802-5076

Posted: April 16, 2021