FM 179 Roadway Rehabilitation Project
Virtual public meeting with in-person option
Virtual: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 by 5 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
In person: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted to this page on Thursday, Dec. 18, by 5 p.m. CT., and will remain online for at least 15 business days. If you do not have internet access, you may call 806-748-4450 at any time to leave recorded questions and request access to project materials during the project development process. |
| In-person detaails | Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Frenship ISD Casey Administration Building The in-person option will be held in an presentation-first format where attendees will be able to hear a presentation then view meeting materials and ask staff questions at the conclusion of the presentation. Both virtual and in-person meeting materials will be the same. |
| Purpose | The purpose of the public meeting is to gather public input on the proposed improvements to FM 179 roadway, and to allow the public the opportunity to view project related information and provide comments on the proposed improvements. The presentation content will be the same for both in-person and virtual meetings. |
| Description | The proposed FM 179 project extends approximately 1.8 miles from US 62 to FM 1585. The improvements consist of reconstructing and widening the existing roadway to add a two-way left turn bay, structure replacement, and the installation of a signal and lighting. The proposed project, subject to final design considerations does not require right-of-way or displacements. |
| Accessibility | TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The public meeting 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 contact TxDOT Lubbock District Public Information Officer Dianah Coronado at 806-748-4472 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. La reunion publica se llevara a cabo en ingles. Si usted necesita un interprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el ingles o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en ingles, se le proporcionara uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción, o si es una persona con discapacidad que requiere adaptaciones para asistir y participar en la reunión pública, comuníquese con el Equipo de Proyectos de TxDOT dejando un mensaje de voz al 806-748-4450 a más tardar a las 4 p.m. (hora central) del lunes 15 de diciembre de 2025. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere aviso previo, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que el Departamento de Transporte de Texas los organice. |
| Meeting Materials | |
| How to make a comment | For both the virtual public meeting and the in-person option, the public may provide comments in the following ways: Mail: Email: LBB_Projects@txdot.gov – please include "FM 179 Rehabilitation Project" in the subject line Voicemail: 806-748-4450 – please include your name, address and comment All comments must be received on or before Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| 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 USC 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |