Texas Highway Projects Cleared After Routine Review
Published Date: 6/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Texas Department of Transportation and federal agencies have given the green light to several new highway projects across Texas. These projects now have all the necessary permits and approvals to move forward, affecting drivers, local communities, and businesses. If anyone wants to challenge these decisions, they must do so by November 20, 2026, or lose their chance.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 4 mixed.
Final Approvals Let Construction Proceed
The FHWA and the Texas Department of Transportation issued final licenses, permits, and approvals on June 18, 2026 for several highway projects in Texas (listed in the notice). Those projects can now move forward under the CE/EA/EIS documents referenced in the notice.
Deadline to Challenge: November 20, 2026
If you want to sue or otherwise seek judicial review of the Federal agency actions listed in this notice, your claim must be filed on or before November 20, 2026; a shorter federal statutory filing period (less than 150 days) would still apply if applicable.
US 183A Toll Lanes Widened to Four Each Way
The US 183A project in Williamson County will widen the toll facility from three to four toll lanes in each direction over approximately 8.8 miles, with widening generally toward the inside median.
US 77 Upgraded to Interstate Standards (13 Miles)
The US 77 Woodsboro–Refugio Improvement Project will upgrade existing and new sections to interstate standards with a four-lane divided freeway and controlled access for approximately 13 miles; the Final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) were issued on March 10, 2026.
Speegleville Bridge Rebuild Near Middle School
The Speegleville Road Bridge project in McLennan County will reconstruct the bridge over the Middle Bosque River as two separate bridges each about 528 feet long, build pedestrian walkways on both sides, construct variable-width lanes of 12–14 feet, and narrow lanes at the River Valley Middle School driveway to accommodate a 12-foot right-hand turn lane.
New Sidewalks and Shared-Use Paths Planned
Several listed projects include new pedestrian and bicycle facilities: FM 707 will add a shared-use path on the north side; Ashley Drive will include five-foot sidewalks on each side; SH 99 will provide an 8-to-10-foot continuous shared-use path; Speegleville Road will include pedestrian walkways on both sides.
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