BU 77 from I-35 to FM 434 (University Parks Drive) and SL 484
In-person public meeting with virtual option
In person: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
Virtual: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation and will include both audio and visual components. The presentation will be posted online by Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by 5:30 p.m. on this webpage. If you do not have internet access, you may call 469-678-3200 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. |
| In-person Details | Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 In-person attendees are welcome to come and go any time from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT and will be able to view a prerecorded presentation, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and consultants, and leave written comments. There will be no formal presentation. |
| Purpose | TxDOT is holding an in-person meeting with a virtual option to discuss improvements to BU 77 from I-35 to FM 434 (University Parks Drive) and SL 484 in McLennan County, Texas. The purpose of the public meeting is to receive public comment on the proposed improvements for the project. |
| Description | TxDOT is proposing improvements to BU 77 from I-35 to FM 434 (University Parks Drive) and SL 484 in McLennan County, Texas. BU 77 is currently an access-controlled facility that includes frontage roads and ramps. This project would convert the existing access-controlled facility into an urban boulevard with pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. Improvements for this project include replacing the existing pavement, adding shared-use paths, and replacing existing bridges. Intersection alternatives are being analyzed for safety and traffic operation improvements. SL 484 would be realigned into SL 574 (South MLK Jr. Boulevard). The proposed roadway realignment would be an urban boulevard including a shared-use path. Any environmental documentation or studies, any 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 Waco District Office, 100 S. Loop Dr., Waco, TX 76704. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option. |
| Accessibility | The public meeting and virtual option will be conducted 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 you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact the Public Involvement Coordinator at 512-761-2711 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange. La reunión pública se llevará a cabo 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 usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en la reunión pública, por favor póngase en contacto con Mitzi Ellison al número 512-761-2711 a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central, jueves, 3 de septiembre de 2026. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que algunos servicios y adaptaciones pueden requerir tiempo para que TxDOT los organice. |
| Meeting materials | |
| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the proposed project are requested and may be submitted by:
Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
| 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 July 17, 2025, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Aug. 3, 2026