10/69 Interchange Projects
TxDOT's Beaumont District will be reconstructing and expanding I-10 and US 69 where they converge in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as part of the 10/69 Interchange Projects.
Anticipated benefits
The proposed project is anticipated to improve mobility, reduce congestion and also improve emergency evacuation.
Overall project improvements
Overall improvements for the interchange projects include:
- Widening the I-10/US 69 roadway in each direction from four to six lanes between the Cardinal Drive and Eastex Freeway interchanges
- Widen approaches to the Cardinal Drive and Eastex Freeway interchanges on I-10 and US 69 from two to three lanes
- Adding new frontage roads for continuity throughout the project limits
- Relocating I-10 ramps and constructing two-lane direct connectors in each direction where I-10 and US 69 converge
- Removing the Maury Meyers Bridge (Liberty/Laurel Overpass) to address a height constraint for freight and includes upgrading drainage to meet current design standards
Estimated construction costs and schedules
This project will be constructed and funded as two separate construction projects: the Eastex Interchange began construction in November 2024 and the Cardinal Drive Interchange began construction in August 2022. Please note that schedule times are estimates only and are subject to change.
Eastex Interchange
Estimated timeline and cost:
- Environmental clearance obtained: Summer 2020
- Right-of-way acquisition: Summer 2022
- Construction start: November 2024
- Construction completion: 2029
- Construction cost: $445 million
Project construction will include:
- Widening of the freeway from four to six main lanes and reconstructing the interchange from Hollywood Street Overpass, east to 7th Street
- Constructing frontage roads
- Constructing sound walls
- Constructing retaining walls
- Constructing 15 bridges
Aesthetic elements
Maury Meyers Bridge
As part of the project, the Maury Meyers Bridge (Liberty/Laurel Overpass) is being removed to address a height constraint for freight and includes upgrading drainage to meet current design standards. Liberty and Laurel Avenue will be reconnected as underpasses. The aesthetics for the Laurel underpass will mimic the former design of the bridge.
Laurel aesthetics
Cardinal Drive Interchange
Estimated timeline and cost:
- Environmental clearance: Summer 2020
- Right-of-way acquisition: No right-of-way required
- Construction start: August 2022
- Construction completion: 2029
- Construction cost: $308 million
Project construction will include:
- Widening of the freeway from four to six main lanes and reconstructing the interchange from CR 131 (Walden Road) east to Hollywood Street Overpass
- Constructing frontage roads
- Constructing retaining walls
- Constructing 19 bridges:
- The number of bridges to be constructed has increased from 13 bridges to 19 bridges (from what was previously communicated at the April 20, 2020, public hearing). In addition, 12 out of the 13 planned bridges will need to be lengthened to meet TxDOT design criteria.
Aesthetic elements
Right-of-Way considerations
The project area includes existing right of way (ROW) of I-10 and US 69. Existing ROW at the Eastex interchange varies from approximately 250 feet to 350 feet. Approximately 11 acres of additional ROW is anticipated as part of the Eastex Interchange project. Existing ROW at the Cardinal Drive interchange varies from approximately 290 feet to 450 feet. No additional ROW will be needed for the construction of the Cardinal Drive Interchange Project. Please review the landowner's rights publications, which contains more information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program concerning services and benefits for displaced persons and businesses if needed.
Get involved
Submit your online comments today and sign up for email updates by clicking on the “Subscribe to Email” button at the right-hand top of the page. The public maycontact the Beaumont Area Office with questions.
- Aug. 12, 2020 - Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final Environmental Assessment
- April 28, 2020 - Virtual Public Hearing and Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment
- March 24, 2020 – POSTPONED - Online Public Hearing/Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment
- April 16, 2019 - Open House
- Sept. 17, 2019 - Open House
Downloads
- Project Location Map
- Cardinal Interchange Schematic
- Between Interchanges Schematic
- Eastex Interchange Schematic
Please reference the appropriate section job number when corresponding to the district:
- Eastex Interchange: Control Section Job number (CSJ) - 0028-13-135
- Cardinal Drive Interchange: CSJ - 0739-02-140
