I-45 North Walker County Project (Segment 3)
Purpose
The I-45 North Walker County Project is Segment 3 of the larger I-45 Corridor Program, which has been created to improve safety and mobility along 90.4 miles of I-45 through Walker, Madison, Leon and Freestone counties. It helps serve as the main connection between Dallas and Houston. I-45 is also a major freight corridor and hurricane evacuation route. The I-45 North Walker County Project (Segment 3) proposes to update the roadway to current design standards, increase its capacity to accommodate future traffic volumes, and improve access for local travelers.
Proposed improvements
- Adding one mainlane in each direction.
- Converting two-way frontage roads south of FM 1696 to one-way frontage roads.
- Updating the roadway to current TxDOT design standards.
- Replacing bridges and increasing vertical clearance to 19 feet.
- Improving traffic flow at interchanges (including the use of innovative intersections).
- Providing wide shoulders on frontage roads to allow for bicycle use.
Get involved
Public participation is encouraged throughout the design process and this website will be updated as opportunities are available. Public input is a highly valued and important part of creating improvements to address transportation needs. TxDOT is committed to working closely with the community to ensure that interested citizens can comment, voice concerns, and ask questions. Please contact the project team with any questions or comments by using the contact information found in the “Contact Us” box to the right.