US 259 Widening from SH 204 to Rusk County Line
Virtual public meeting with in-person option
Virtual: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 by noon CT
In-person: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | Formal comments may be provided by mail, email, or online by Wednesday, May 11, 2022. |
| Virtual details |
The pre-recorded video presentation is posted above. |
| In-person details | Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center 3805 NW Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, Texas 75964 |
| Purpose | The TxDOT Lufkin District will be conducting an online virtual public meeting on the proposed project with an in-person option to present the proposed widening of US 259 from SH 204 to Rusk County line in Nacogdoches County, Texas. In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the virtual public meeting, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions, and leave written comments. |
| Description | The seven-mile-long project would include:
The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way and potentially displace zero residences and one non-residential structure. |
| Additional information | TxDOT has created basic instructions in an effort to help the public understand the basics of participating in a virtual public meeting. Before viewing the video presentation, click on the link below to read through the instructions.
To view in full screen, play the video and then click on the YouTube logo. You can watch in full screen on YouTube. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English or Spanish 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 contact Rhonda Oaks, at 936-633-4395 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
| Meeting materials |
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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: March 17, 2022