Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study
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Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study

TxDOT Yoakum District is conducting a feasibility study to explore a potential relief route around the City of Bay City in Matagorda County. The purpose of the relief route is to help reduce congestion, while also improving safety and mobility.

Bay City Relief Route Feasibility Study Area map. A simple illustrated map of the city of Bay City that shows an orange dashed box around the city of Bay City to indicate the limits of the study area. The northeastern corner of the study area is near the city of Van Vleck. SH 35 runs east to west and SH 60 runs north to south through the center of the study area. The BNSF Railway runs north to south and Union Pacific Railroad runs east to west within the study limits. The Colorado River is on the western edge of the study limits. For any questions, assistance, or more information, please contact Jonathan.Rogers @ t x d o t .gov.

Current conditions

SH 35 through Bay City functions as a major arterial route, carrying local and regional traffic. It intersects with SH 60 and provides access to nearby industrial and energy facilities, as well as residential neighborhoods.

SH 60 runs through Bay City as a primary thoroughfare and intersects SH 35 in the city center. It serves as a key connector for travelers heading to Matagorda beaches or north toward Wharton and I-69/US 59.

Project background

  • Bay City is experiencing significant congestion impacting mobility and safety.
  • The feasibility study is intended to explore options to improve safety and mobility for Bay City and the surrounding area.

Proposed improvements

  • Option 1: Undivided suburban four-lane roadway, two lanes in each direction with a raised median in the center
  • Option 2: Rural divided four-lane roadway, two lanes in each direction with a depressed grass median

Next steps

  • Gather public input
  • Develop Conceptual Designs
  • Evaluate Conceptual Alternatives
  • Identify Preferred Conceptual alternative at Public Meeting – mid-2026
  • Prepare Feasibility Report – summer 2026

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Posted: Jan. 20, 2026

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 Yoakum, TX 77995