TxDOT is planning improvements to US 82 in Gainesville, TX to provide congestion relief.

A feasibility study in 2012 to defined long-term strategies for improving traffic conditions on US 82 from FM 1198 to FM 678. A public meeting was held in October 2012 to present proposed strategies.

TxDOT designed interim plans for US 82 from Zodiac Drive to FM 371 to relieve traffic congestion while long term strategies are developed. Construction of interim improvements is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.

Schedule

• December 2008: I-35 traffic projections indicate that the interchange at US 82 is inadequate to handle future traffic.
• April 2012: A feasibility study began to determine how best to accommodate future traffic on US 82.
• October 2012: TxDOT held a public meeting to present the feasibility study. The study resulted in a recommendation for a loop around Gainesville. Several interim improvements were identified to improve traffic operations before construction of the loop.
• November 2013: The first interim project began. It included the addition of traffic signals at Culbertson Street/US 82 and Weaver Street/US 82.
• January 2016: The second interim project will begin, which includes improvements from Zodiac Drive to FM 371.

Improvements

The 6-mile project extends from Zodiac Drive to FM 371 and includes the following:

• Reconstruct and widen to two lanes in each direction
• Restripe lanes from I-35 to Lawrence Street to provide three lanes in each direction
• Redesign medians from I-35 to Weaver Street for safety
• Update signal at Lawrence Street
• Redesign ramps east of FM 372 to one way and add turnarounds and signals
• Redesign intersection at Hillcrest Boulevard
• Update signal at Fair Avenue
• Add right-turn lanes at FM 3002 and FM 371
  

Get Involved

Public involvement last occurred with an open house on Feb. 5, 2015. Attendees were invited to learn about the project and review and provide input on the proposed changes to the 2012 feasibility study.

• Comment on the Project
• Feb. 5, 2015 - Open House

Downloads

• Traffic Simulation
• Interim Improvements
• Feasibility Study
• Fact Sheet
• Open House Summary Report - Feb. 5, 2015

Contact Us

TxDOT Wichita Falls District
1601 Southwest Parkway
Wichita Falls, TX  76302
(940) 720-7744
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