US 59 Shepherd to Trinity River
Virtual public hearing with in-person option
Virtual: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, by 5 p.m. CT
In-person: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
| Public comment deadline | Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, 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 online by Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, by 5 p.m. TxDOT is conducting a virtual public meeting with in-person option. In-person attendees will be able to view the same materials shared in the virtual public meeting, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants and leave written comments. |
| In-person details | Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 5 - 7 p.m. Shepherd High School, Cafeteria 1 Pirate Lane Shepherd, TX 77371 |
| Purpose | TxDOT Lufkin District is proposing to upgrade US 59 to interstate standards from 0.74 miles south of FM 223 (Church Street) to 0.70 miles north of the Trinity River in San Jacinto and Polk counties, Texas, for potential future designation as I-69. |
| Description | The proposed project would involve the reconstruction of US 59 mainlanes providing two lanes in each direction and construction of new one-way two lane northbound and southbound frontage roads. Proposed improvements would also include construction of: new Trinity River bridges with turnarounds (U-turns); overpasses with U-turns at FM 1127 and SL 424/Lake Pool Road; a U-turn at FM 223 from southbound US 59 to northbound US 59; and pedestrian accommodations along the frontage roads from FM 223 (Church Street) north to SL 424/Lake Pool Road. The proposed project is anticipated to enhance safety, improve mobility, provide a more efficient hurricane evacuation route and provide system connectivity to I-69. The Proposed project includes the following:
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| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting, please call 936-633-4395 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, December 16, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
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| How to make a comment | The public may provide comments for the public meeting in the following ways listed below:
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| 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 December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Nov. 19, 2024