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LA GRANGE – TxDOT is conducting a feasibility study to identify and evaluate potential improvements to U.S. 77 in Fayette County to address safety concerns related to truck traffic along the corridor.
TXDOT said the goals of the feasibility study include reducing truck-related crashes and improving mobility for local and through traffic. This study focuses on the segment of the roadway that passes through La Grange.
The in-person open house will be Thursday, June 29, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 500 Veterans Memorial Drive.
The virtual option will be Thursday, June 29, at 4:30 p.m. through Friday, July 14. For meeting details or to fill out the virtual open house comment form, visit txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/yoakum/us77-la-grange-feasibility-study.html.
Public comments must be postmarked or received by Friday, July 14, 2023, to be a part of the official meeting record. To make a comment, email [email protected]. The information to send a comment through the mail is U.S. 77 La Grange Feasibility Study c/o CD&P, PO Box 5459 Austin, Texas 78763.
TxDOT said the in-person open house will be conducted in English. Project materials will be available in English and Spanish for both meeting formats. Those who need an interpreter or document translator will be provided with one. Those with a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs.
Those who need interpretation or translation services or have a disability and requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the in-person or virtual open house can contact the U.S. 77 Project Team at 979-250-5086 no later than 4 p.m. Friday, June 23. TxDOT said advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the Texas Department of Transportation to arrange.
U.S. 77 serves as a freight corridor within the Texas Highway Freight Network connecting people and goods locally and throughout Texas.
