US 83 - Zapata

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is proposing to widen US 83 from the existing two-lane highway to a four-lane, divided roadway, from 0.70 mile South of FM 2687 to 0.05 mile North of Lopeno Avenue in Zapata County, Texas. This notice is affording an opportunity to comment as part of the environmental review process for this project.  The purpose is to add capacity, improve mobility, and upgrade the Texas Trunk System.

The proposed project is necessary due to insufficient capacity to accommodate future growth, the absence of controlled access, and noncompliance with Texas Trunk System standards.

Although additional right-of-way would be required, 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 right-of-way acquisition and construction can be obtained from the TxDOT district office by calling the Right of Way Supervisor at 956-702-6287.

Any environmental documentation or studies, maps and drawings showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the proposed project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the TxDOT Pharr district office, 600 W.  Interstate 2, Pharr, Texas, 78577 and 956-702-6102, please call prior to schedule an appointment.

The project materials are written in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or 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 are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to review the project materials or submit information, please contact the Public Involvement Specialist at the TxDOT Pharr District Office at 956-702-6161 no later than 4 p.m. CT, at least three business days before the date on which you would like to review the project materials or submit information.  Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

Los materiales del proyecto están escritos en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para revisar los materiales o enviar información, por favor póngase en contacto con la Especialista en Participación Pública de la oficina del Distrito de Pharr de TxDOT, al número 956-702-6161 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, al menos tres días hábiles antes de la fecha en la que desea revisar los materiales del proyecto o enviar información. Por favor tenga encuenta que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice.

• Notice
• Aviso
• Layout
• Comment Form

You may submit written comments on this project. Written comments may be submitted by:

• Mail:
  TxDOT Pharr District Office, 
  600 W. Interstate 2
  Pharr, TX 78577
• Email: as shown in the notice

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project, please contact the TxDOT Project Manager at (956) 702-6139.

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 July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.