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Why not just improve the
existing roadways in the area? |
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SH 105 and FM 1774, which currently serve this corridor,
were not designed to be upgraded to a freeway-type facility.
Additional lanes could not be added to the existing roadways
and accommodate the growing traffic at 70 mph. While the
current roadways are adequate for local traffic, SH 249 is
needed to meet regional mobility needs.
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Would SH 249 be a part of
the Trans-Texas Corridor? |
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No, SH 249 would not be a part of the Trans Texas Corridor. It is a separate
project being developed locally by our
Bryan District
office.
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When would construction
begin? |
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Construction is not anticipated to begin for five to seven years.
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How much would this project
cost? |
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Initial estimates range between $100 and $120 million.
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How would SH 249 be safer
than existing local roads? |
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SH 249 would be constructed as a four-lane freeway with a wide grass median. All
vehicles entering and exiting traffic would use ramps to gain or reduce speed
appropriately. Using access ramps to enter or exit the roadway better handles
higher-speed traffic safely.
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How would I access my
property in the area? |
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Local traffic would continue to travel on the current local roadways to access
their property. No routes would be cut off by the new corridor.
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Would SH 249 only benefit
commuters traveling to and from Houston and College Station? |
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SH 249 would provide an alternative to through-traffic
currently using local roadways. Removing this high speed
commuter traffic would reduce the number of vehicles on
local roadways.
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Would SH 249 be a toll
road? |
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TxDOT has been asked by the Texas Transportation Commission to review all
new roadways for toll viability. SH 249 could become a toll road. However,
tolling is a local decision and would be made by local elected officials.
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If SH 249 is a toll road,
how would toll revenue be used? |
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Revenue would be used for maintenance and operation of the
roadway. Additional revenue, if any, after maintenance and
operations could be used to fund Grimes County projects that
may not otherwise be funded through traditional means.
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Would Grimes County be
required to join a regional mobility authority (RMA)? |
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The county has the option to form an
RMA.
However, an RMA is not necessary to develop and operate the
project as a toll facility. Formation of an RMA is at the
discretion of the local governments and would be initiated
by the county.
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How can I make comments
about this project? |
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We value your thoughts and concerns about this project.
Please send your comments to:Mr. Robert A. Appleton, P.E.
Bryan Director of Transportation Planning and Development
1300 North Texas Avenue
Bryan, TX, 77803
E-mail
Phone: (979) 778-9727
Fax: (979) 778-9702
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125 East 11th Street . Austin, Texas 78701 
