Virtual Public Hearing - SH 99 from FM 1093 to I-10

Where

The virtual public hearing and in-person option dates and times indicated below.

When

The pre-recorded presentation (in English and Spanish) will be posted on this page on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

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 and materials delivered in the online public hearing, which will be playing on a screen, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff, and leave written comments. The in-person option will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the TxDOT Houston District Headquarters Auditorium, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007. For both the virtual public hearing and in-person option, members of the public may call 281-346-3197 to provide verbal testimony immediately following posting of the virtual public hearing presentation, from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.

Purpose

The purpose of the public hearing is to present the proposed project to the public and receive comments. The project is proposing to widen SH 99 from FM 1093 to I-10 in Fort Bend and Harris counties, Texas. The virtual and in-person hearing will consist of the same narrated presentation by the project team, project exhibits and other information, and an opportunity to comment. Comments must be received on or before Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, to be a part of the official hearing record.

Description

The project proposes to widen SH 99 from four to six lanes between FM 1093 and I-10 for a total distance of approximately 5.9 miles. The additional main lane is proposed to be constructed within the existing median. The proposed improvements also include an adjustment of ramp locations and the addition of right-turn lanes at various intersections. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require approximately 0.96 acre of additional right-of-way. No residential or non-residential structures are anticipated to be displaced at this time. Information concerning services and benefits available to affected property owners and information about the tentative schedule for ROW acquisition and construction can be obtained from the TxDOT District Office by calling (713) 802-5269.

The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and an action in a floodplain. Environmental documentation, maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules and other information regarding the proposed project will be available online on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. and below under the Downloads section of this page. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option, and at the TxDOT Fort Bend Area Office at 4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471 and TxDOT West Harris Area Office at 14838 NW Freeway (US 290), Houston, TX 77040 between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.

Special Accommodations

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual public hearing materials and exhibits will be in English and Spanish. 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) 802-5269 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, 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

• Notice
• Notice (Español)
• Presentation
• Presentation (Español)
• Fact Sheet
• Fact Sheet (Español)
• Exhibit Boards
• Comment Card (English & Español)
• Schematic 1: SH 99 from FM 1093 to N of Fry Rd
• Schematic 2: SH 99 from N of Fry Rd to N of Westheimer Pky
• Schematic 3: SH 99 from N of Westheimer Pky to N of Highland Knolls
• Schematic 4: SH 99 from N of Highland Knolls to I-10
• Environmental Documents
  • Archeological Background Study
  • Biological Evaluation Form
  • Texas Air Quality Analysis
  • Traffic Noise Technical Report
  • Community Impacts Assessment Technical Report
  • Waters Resources
  • Air Quality Technical Report
  • Hazardous Materials Initial Site Assessment (ISA)
  • Tier I Site Assessment
  • Historical Studies Project Coordination Request
  • Historical Studies Project Coordination Request Appendix A
• Documentation of Public Hearing

Contact

Reference the following project numbers: 3510-04-019 and 3510-05-041
TxDOT Houston District
Public Information Office
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251
(713) 802-5076

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Posted: Aug. 5, 2021