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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 Anticipated Substantial
Design Segments/DWC
issued on September 4, 2020. Construction Completion
• Have requested for TxDOT to host a town hall Segments 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8 February 2028
meeting for Council Districts 2 and 4. Segment 2 (DWC #2) TBD
Segment 7 (DWC #3) TBD
Update:
Franchise Utilities relocation is ongoing. TxDOT is currently
constructing bridge structures and frontage roads.
Construction is ongoing in Northbound & Southbound US-
287 Frontage Road and Eastbound & Westbound IH-20
Frontage Road.

The City continues to coordinate with TxDOT to minimize
traffic congestion during peak hours.

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