Virtual public meeting focuses on Highway 285 South of I-20
Oct. 10—PECOS/FORT STOCKTON The Odessa District of Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 285 in Reeves and Pecos counties, a press release detailed.
The virtual public meeting is scheduled to begin at noon Wednesday. Following the virtual public meeting, the presentation will remain available for viewing through Oct. 28.
The proposed project covers 49.3 miles and goes from Interstate 20 in Pecos to Interstate 10 in Fort Stockton. While nothing is planned within cities, the proposal consists of the following:
>> Widen the rural sections of U.S. Highway 285 and make it a four-lane divided highway with two lanes in each direction as well as both inside and outside shoulders.
>> Include a wide center median and/or barrier.
>> Build median openings and possibly turn lanes at key intersections throughout the project area.
Additional right of way would be required. The project may involve construction in wetlands or floodplains. While no residential structures are anticipated to be displaced, the proposed project would potentially displace two non-residential structures.
The meeting will consist of a virtual room and will include both audio and visual components. The virtual public meeting webpage will feature maps and exhibits for the public to review and comment on.
To access the virtual public meeting, go to www.txdot.gov and keyword search "US 285 South." The online meeting room will open at noon Wednesday and be available through Oct. 28. The public may submit comments using any of the following methods:
>> Online comment form found at www.TxDOT.gov, keyword search "US 285 South".
Email: [email protected]
>> Mail comment form to: US 285 South Project, HDR, 17111 Preston Road, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75248.
Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, to be included in the official record of this virtual public meeting.
If you need additional information, please call the project team at 972-960-4451 or email [email protected] to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process.
Following the virtual public meeting, TxDOT will consider public input received, collect and analyze additional data, and develop improvement options. TxDOT is committed to developing this project in collaboration with the community in a way that meets the project goals while minimizing community impacts.
This project is in the planning stage. No construction funding or construction timeline has been established yet.
