I-14 Extension
I-35 from South of Loop 121 in Belton to Loop 363/US 190/SH 36 in Temple (Segment 1)
In-person public meetings with virtual option
In person: Wednesday, Aug. 5 (Temple) and Thursday, Aug. 6 (Belton), from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | Comments must be postmarked or received by Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, to be included in the official public meeting record. |
| Virtual details | 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 Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by 5 p.m. on this page. The virtual public meeting will feature audio and visual elements that mirror what is shared at the in-person public meeting. |
| In-person Details | The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting two in-person public meetings in different locations throughout the I-14 Extension Segment 1 study area starting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. All public meeting details and venue information are included below. In-person participants are invited to attend at their convenience from 5 to 7 p.m. at the public meeting of their choosing. Temple Belton |
| Purpose | TxDOT is proposing to improve I-35 from south of Loop 121 in Belton to Loop 363/US 190/SH 36 in Temple (also referred to as “Segment 1”) in Bell County, Texas. |
| Description | The I-35 improvements in Bell County stretch eight miles from south of Loop 121 in Belton to Loop 363/US 190/SH 36 in Temple. The proposed improvements include: improving the I-14/US 190/I-35 system interchanges; widening I-35 in Segment 1; and improving overall safety, connectivity and mobility. Currently, the existing typical section along this corridor of I-35 includes three general-purpose lanes and two frontage road lanes in each direction; the proposed typical section would include, in each direction, an additional general-purpose lane for a total of four general-purpose lanes, two express lanes, two to three through lanes and a shared-use path. Segment 1 is part of a larger project that will extend I-14 from its current terminus in Belton to BU 190 in Rogers, comprising a total of three segments. The proposed project may involve construction in wetlands. The proposed project may involve construction in a floodplain. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting and in-person options 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 accommodation to attend and participate in the virtual public meeting or in-person option, please contact the Public Involvement Task Lead at 254-279-4733 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the TxDOT to arrange. El 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 contacta al Responsable de Participación Pública, al número (254) 279-4733 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, 28 de julio. 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 | Please provide your comment in the following ways:
All comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Aug. 21, 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: July 21, 2026