SL 499

The virtual meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. and will remain online for at least 15 days, on this webpage. 

If you do not have internet access, you may call the TxDOT Project Manager at 956-702-6248 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST

Treasure Hills Elementary
Cafeteria
2525 Haine Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78550

In-person attendees will be able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public meeting, which will be playing on a screen; review hard copies of project materials; ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants; and leave written comments.

The purpose of the public meeting is to gather public input on the proposed improvements to the SL 499 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 the in-person and virtual meetings. 

The proposed SL 499 project extends approximately 2.35 miles from FM 106 to IH 69E. The improvements consist of reconstructing and widening the existing roadway to add lane capacity, install a raised median, add bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and improve the bridge crossing the Arroyo Colorado.  The existing SL 499 is a six-lane and four-lane principal arterial roadway providing mobility and access to residences, businesses and schools, and linking the roadway network to other urban areas. 

The proposed project, subject to final design considerations, would require additional right-of-way and potentially displace no residences. One non-residential structure is anticipated to be displaced at this time. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses. Information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program and services and benefits for those displaced and other affected property owners, as well as information about the tentative schedule for ROW acquisition and construction, can be obtained from the TxDOT district office by calling 956-702-6287.

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The open house will be in English and Spanish. 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 the Public Involvement Specialist, TxDOT Pharr District Office, at 956-702-6161 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, to request accommodation.

Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

• Notice
• Spanish notice
• Printable comment form

For both the virtual public meeting and the in-person option, the public may provide comments in the following ways:

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

Comments must be received or postmarked by Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. Responses to comments received will be available on this webpage once they are available.