US 84 at BU 77 (Potts Interchange)
In-person public meeting with virtual option
In person: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT
Virtual: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, by 5 p.m. CT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received on or before Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026, to be included in the official record of the public meeting. |
| 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 by Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and will remain online for at least 15 days. If you do not have internet access, you may call the TxDOT Project Manager at 254-391-5739 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process. |
| In-person Details | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 The in-person option will be held in an open house format. 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. There will be no formal presentation. |
| Purpose | TxDOT is holding an in-person meeting with a virtual option to discuss improvements to the US Highway (US) 84 at Business US Highway (BU) 77 Potts Interchange in McLennan County, Texas. The purpose of the public meeting is to receive public comment on the proposed improvements for the project. |
| Description | The proposed improvements include replacing the existing at-grade intersection of BU 77 and the US 84 frontage roads with a two-lane roundabout, reconstructing the US 84 overpass, and realigning Hillsboro Drive to improve connectivity. The project would also reconstruct BU 77 from Interstate Highway (IH) 35 to Parrish Street into an urban boulevard, construct shared-use paths throughout the corridor, modify local access connections, and introduce cul-de-sacs at select locations. Surrounding land uses are predominantly commercial near the interchange, with residential and other uses located within the broader project area. The proposed project would, subject to final design considerations, require additional right of way (ROW) and potentially displace one commercial outbuilding and one mobile commercial structure. 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 right-of-way acquisition and construction, can be obtained from the TxDOT Waco District Office by calling 254-867-2700. The proposed project would involve construction in wetlands and would involve action in a floodplain. Environmental documentation or studies, 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 Drive, Waco, TX 76704. These materials will also be available in hard copy form for review at the in-person option. |
| Accessibility | The virtual public meeting will include a pre-recorded video presentation available in both English and Spanish. The in-person meeting 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 Task Lead at 737-320-6101 no later than 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Nov. 16, 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 virtual incluirá una presentación en vídeo pregrabada disponible tanto en inglés como en español. La opción de reunión presencial se llevará a cabo en inglés. 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 con el responsable del grupo de trabajo de participación pública al 737-320-6101 a más tardar a las 4:00 p.m. hora central, lunes, 16 de noviembre 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 Saturday, Dec. 19, 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: Oct. 27, 2026