Controversial I-45 project still alive as TxDOT, feds given 90 days to settle differences

"Interstate 45 traffic winds towards downtown Houston on Jan. 7, 2020. The impending Interstate 45 project will affect dozens of nearby homes and businesses. Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer'

Interstate 45 still is on a road to rebuild after Texas transportation officials on Tuesday kept the controversial project in the state’s 10-year construction plans, but warned that failing to get federal highway officials to remove their hold on it could halt the plan altogether later this year.

The Texas Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved the state’s 2022-2031 unified transportation program, keeping the I-45 project listed in it. The unified program is the guidepost for freeway construction in Texas, as only projects included can receive state funding. [Read more.]


Dug Begley | August 31, 2021
Houston Chronicle 
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