Virtual public meeting with an in-person option
Virtual meeting: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, by 5:30 p.m. CT
In-person public meeting: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. CT
CSJ(s): 0251-01-064, 0251-02-050, and 0183-03-054
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, to be included in the meeting summary report. |
| Virtual details | The virtual meeting can be viewed Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, starting by 5:30 p.m. Materials will be posted to the project website. Website materials will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation that includes both audio and video components, and other meeting exhibits. The virtual public meeting is not a live event, and the materials can be viewed at your convenience. If you do not have internet access, you may call 254-867-2700 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials. Please note the materials will not be available for review until Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. online. |
| In-person details | The in-person meeting will occur on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Hamilton Junior High School Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. from 7:30 p.m. and will be an open house format where the public may come and go at their convenience. Staff will be available to answer questions and accept comments. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 |
| Purpose | TxDOT is proposing the installation of a new location roadway (Hamilton Truck / Relief Route) for US 281 from 1.25 miles north of CR 203 (Leon River) to SH 36 and US 281 from SH 36 to CR 506 and SH 36 from US 281 to SH 36 in Hamilton County, Texas. |
| Description | The project would be approximately 16.7 miles in length. The proposed Hamilton Truck / Relief Route would be a four-lane divided roadway with non-continuous two-lane frontage roads and access ramps to major cross-streets. The proposed Hamilton Truck / Relief Route would require additional right of way to accommodate the construction of the project. Environmental studies are ongoing to determine the environmental impacts associated with constructing the Truck / Relief Route. Any maps and drawings presenting the project and other information regarding the project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at TxDOT Waco District Office, 100 S. Loop Drive, Waco, TX 76704. Project and study materials are also available online on the project website. |
| Accessibility | The in-person and virtual public meeting 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 TxDOT Public Information Office at 254-867-2836 no later than 4 p.m. CST, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodation may require time for TxDOT to arrange. |
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| How to make a comment | Written comments from the public regarding the proposed study are requested and may be submitted by:
All comments must be received on or before Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Responses to comments received will be available online on the project website once they have been prepared. |
| 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: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026