Public Meeting - FM 1788 Improvements

Where:	University of Texas at Permian-Basin CEED Building 1400 N. FM 1788 Midland, TX 79707	When:	Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 Open House: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m.

Purpose:	To provide information and gather public input on the traffic operation improvements on a one-mile extension of FM 1788 from just south of Interstate 20 to Loop 40 (the entrance connecting FM 1788 to the Midland International Airport). Expected benefits include: Improving safety along FM 1788 to reduce traffic accidents Enhancing mobility and improving traffic flow Cost and funding, as well as right of way and displacements, will be identified once the final design is determined. This meeting will start with an open house, providing citizens with an informal come-and-go opportunity to learn more and talk with staff about the proposed project, review maps and other drawings showing the improvement options and provide comments about the project proposals.

Description:	Proposed improvement options include adding: A concrete median Traffic signals Wider lanes Turnaround lanes Citizens are encouraged to review the summary of proposed options available below.

Downloads:	Summary of Proposed Improvements FM 1788 Meeting Location Map FM 1788 Open House News Release Maps of Improvement Options: Option 1: Signals at CR 117 and CR 127 Option 2: Turnaround at Business I-20 Option 3: Conventional Intersection at Business I-20 Option 4: A "Loon" U-Turn at Industrial Avenue Options 2-4: I-20 Interchange Configuration
Contact:	Submit comments online or by mail to: TxDOT Odessa District Public Information Officer 3901 E. Highway 80 Odessa, TX 79761 (432) 498-4746