Study Description

The proposed improvements include widening US 59 from Spur 10 to SH 99 from a four-lane divided highway with discontinuous two-lane frontage roads, in Fort Bend County, Texas.

The overall project includes:

• Widening of existing roadway
• Construction of continuous two-lane frontage roads where they are currently discontinuous
• Grade separation/interchange improvements at various intersections
• Construction of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes

Project Design Changes

In response to public and local government concerns and comments regarding access and safety expressed at a public hearing on May 16, 2013, a revaluation was conducted and the following design changes were made by TxDOT:

• The project's additional right-of-way requirements have been reduced and would now require no displacements
• US 59 mainlanes are now proposed to go over FM 762 and Reading Road
• At FM 762, a new access road connecting the park & ride facilities on the north and south sides of US 59 would also be constructed
• Reversed exit ramps between:
  • Spur 10 and Cottonwood Church Road
  • Cottonwood Church Road and Kroesche Road
  • Kroesche Road and Bamore Road
  • Southbound Reading Road ramp

Partners

This study is a partnership between TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.

Public Involvement

• Open House – Jan. 21, 2014
• Public Hearing – May 16, 2013
  • Public Hearing Meeting Summary

Additional Information

• Project Vicinity Map
• Project Schematic Map

Contact

Texas Department of Transportation
PO Box 1386
Houston, TX 77251-1386
Phone: (713) 802-5408
Email