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                                           Enhance Regional Mobility


                          Goal 2: Plan, Manage, and Maintain Public Transportation Infrastructure
                           Objective 1: Optimize Effectiveness and Efficiency of Existing Transportation System
                         Project                   Performance Measure(s)                 Department(s)
             ERM   TxDOT Southeast Connector   Overall Satisfaction with the   Public Works
             2.1.3  Project (I-20 / I-820 / US-287)   Management of Traffic Flow During
                   Interchange                Peak Hours
             Summary:

             The purpose of this TxDOT project is to improve mobility
             and safety and provide transportation options for travelers
             through the area. The project will reconstruct the
             interchange of Interstates I-20, I-820, and Highway US-287.
             The new infrastructure will include additional main lanes,
             entrance and exit ramp adjustments, frontage road
             intersection improvements and bicycle and pedestrian
             accommodations.

                 •   The first public meeting was held July 19, 2018.
                    Information collected during the public meetings
                    and hearing was used to develop safe
                    transportation solutions that minimize impacts to
                    the communities
                 •   A virtual public hearing was held on June 4, 2020,
                    to present the proposed reconstruction and
                    widening of I-20, I-820 and US-287 including the
                    three major interchanges.  The meeting allowed
                    citizens and communities to voice their concerns
                    via e-mail.
                 •   Following the meeting on June 4, TxDOT, the
                    compiled questions and comments were used to
                    modify the Environmental Assessment (EA).
                 •   A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was
                    issued on September 4, 2020.
                 •   Have requested for TxDOT to host a town hall
                    meeting for Council Districts 2 and 4.





























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