I-45N PEL study: about
I-45N PEL study: north Houston to Conroe
The planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study for I-45N in the Houston area will enable the community to participate in the transportation decision-making process. The PEL process represents an approach to transportation decision-making that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the planning stage and carries them through project development, design and construction. A PEL study can lead to a seamless decision-making process that accomplishes the following:
- Minimizes duplication of effort.
- Promotes efficient cost-effective solutions and environmental stewardship.
- Reduces delays in project implementation.
- Download the study fact sheet - English
- Download the study fact sheet - Spanish
Study purpose and need
Study goals and objectives
The I-45N PEL study goals and objectives were developed with public input. They are:
Study process and timeline
The I-45N PEL study process begins with identifying issues and goals for the corridor and then moves through identifying potential alternatives that would improve the corridor. After that, TxDOT will select, with public input, a project or projects to be evaluated, designed and built.