TxDOT will host a live virtual public meeting to provide the public an opportunity to learn about the Ports-to-Plains Corridor Feasibility Study and to provide input on preliminary recommendations provided by the study's segment committees. This public meeting will focus on Segment #1 from the New Mexico and Oklahoma borders to the Hale/Lubbock County line.
Virtual Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 2020
The virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 4 p.m. This will be a webinar format (no in-person meeting) which will include a live presentation and comment opportunity via WebEx, which will be recorded and available until Friday, May 29, 2020. Visit the Virtual Public Meetingpage to join the webinar or watch the presentation at a later date.
Phone Number
If you do not have internet access, you may call (512) 486-5106 to ask questions about the project and access project materials at any time during the study process. Comments must be received on or before Friday, May 29, 2020 to be included in the official record.
Written Comments
All comments must be received on or before Friday, May 29, 2020. Formal comments may be submitted by mail, email, or online comment form as described on the Submit a Comment page. You may also contact TxDOT to ask questions about the project at any time during the study process.
Study Description
The 86th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1079 to study the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, including an evaluation of the feasibility of, and the costs and logistical matters associated with improvements that create a continuous flow, four-lane divided highway that meets interstate highway standards to the extent possible, including improvements that extend Interstate 27 between the New Mexico and Oklahoma borders and Laredo.
Special Accommodations
TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual public meeting will be in English. If you need special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (512) 486-5106 at least 2 working days prior to the meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.
