The Odessa District of Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Highway 302 in Ector, Winkler, Loving and Reeves counties, a press release detailed.
The virtual public meeting is reportedly scheduled to begin at noon Aug. 31. Following the virtual public meeting, the presentation will remain available for viewing through Sept. 16.
The proposed project is 59 miles long and would go from U.S. Highway 285 in Reeves County to Farm-to-Market Road 2019 near Notrees in Ector County, the press release stated.
The proposal consists of the following:
- Widen this portion of Highway 302 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; and
- Provide median openings as needed based on traffic data.
This project is reportedly in the planning stage. No construction funding or construction timeline has been established yet. It has not been determined how much additional right of way may be required or whether the project will involve construction in wetlands or floodplains.
To log into the virtual public meeting, go to www.txdot.gov and keyword search “SH 302 Virtual Public Meeting.” The online meeting room will open at noon Aug. 31 and be available through Sept. 16. 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. The public may submit comments using any of the following methods:
Online comment form found at www.TxDOT.gov, keyword search “SH 302 Virtual Public Meeting.” Email: [email protected]. Mail comment form to: Blanton & Associates, Attn: SH 302 from US 285 to FM 2019, 5 Lakeway Centre Court, Suite 200, Austin, TX 79734. Verbal comments: Call and leave voicemail at 432-203-6153.
Comments must be received or postmarked by Sept. 16 to be included in the official record of the virtual public meeting.
For additional information, please call the project consultant engineer Todd Thurber at 432-203-6153 or email [email protected] to ask questions and access project materials during the project development process.
