US 77 from FM 2440 to SH 21
Overview
TxDOT is proposing to improve US 77 from FM 2440 in Giddings to SH 21 in Lee County, Texas. The purpose of the project is to improve mobility, safety, and operational efficiency. The proposed project is approximately 8 miles in length.
The proposed project would widen US 77 from an existing four-lane, undivided highway to a four-lane, divided highway with a grassy median. The improvements include replacing existing bridges at multiple locations, implementing the Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT) at intersections, adding new acceleration and deceleration lanes along the corridor, and constructing a new shared-use path on the west side of US 77 from West Independence Street to Giddings High School to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. US 77 is designated as a hurricane evacuation route and part of the TxDOT Texas Highway Freight Network.
Planned improvements
- Widen from an existing four-lane, undivided highway to a four-lane, divided highway with a grassy median
- Construct a shared-use path on the west side of US 77 from West Independence Street to Giddings High School
- Replace the existing single bridges with new twin bridges at multiple locations
- Add in a RCUT intersection at CR 114
- Add in new acceleration and deceleration lanes at CR 327
Public involvement
TxDOT began a feasibility study for the project in 2019 that included an alternatives analysis. In 2020, the preliminary schematic design work began, as well as meetings with potentially affected property owners. TxDOT met with folks again in 2023, as well as holding a virtual public meeting with in-person option. At that point, environmental studies formally began.
The project was environmentally cleared in Spring 2025 and a public meeting was held in February 2026 TxDOT to update the public and make additional refinements to the schematic design. A timeline for the final design and construction phases of this project has not yet been developed, as no funding has been identified. Therefore, the right-of-way acquisition has not been determined at this time. It is important to note that TxDOT will continue to monitor and consider environmental factors throughout construction.
- Virtual public meeting with in-person option: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
- In-person public meeting with a virtual option: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026