SH 68
Notice of availability of final environmental impact statement (FEIS)
| Purpose | The purpose of the approximately 22-mile SH 68 project is to accommodate population growth and higher traffic volumes, while relieving the limitations of the existing north-south roadways and providing an alternate north-south evacuation route during emergency events such as a hurricane. The new location roadway would be a four-lane divided rural highway facility with future main lanes and overpasses. The proposed right of way is a usual width of 330 feet and approximately 1,100 acres of new right of way would be acquired. |
| Description | The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is 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 located at 600 W. I-2 Pharr, Texas 78577. A record of decision and an associated Notice of Availability will be issued 30 days after this notice, signifying the completion of the environmental review process. For further information or to request a copy of the FEIS, please contact the Project Manager at 956-702-6248 or by email as seen in the notice. |
| Accessibility | The FEIS is written in English. 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 are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to review the FEIS, please contact the TxDOT Pharr District 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 FEIS. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange. El FEIS está escrito 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 el FEIS o enviar información, por favor póngase en contacto con el Distrito 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 el FEIS o enviar información. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. |
| Additional information | |
| 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 the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT. |
Posted: April 15, 2025