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IH 2 H 20 0 IMPROVEME EMENTS New Interchange at CR 1250 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23


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IH 2 H 20 IMPROVEME EMENTS

New Interchange at CR 1250

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

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Introductions

  • Gene Powell – Public Information Officer (TxDOT)
  • Robert Ornelas, P.E. – TP&D Director (TxDOT)
  • Gabriel Ramirez, P.E. – Advanced Planning Engineer (TxDOT)
  • Paul Aparicio, P.E., - Project Manager (TxDOT)
  • Brad Kwaterski, P.E. – Project Manager (AECOM)
  • Other TxDOT Staff

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Agenda

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Introductions Proposed Improvements Why is Project Needed? Environmental Considerations Next Steps Public Comment 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Project Description

  • Construction Limits:

– FM 1788 to LP 250 (Approx. 5 miles)

  • Project Description

– Construct interchange at CR 1250 – Reconfigure ramps near FM 1788 and LP 250 to accommodate new CR 1250 interchange – Reconstruct frontage roads from FM 1788 to LP 250

  • Funding

– $19.84M total authorized funding

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Project Overview – Proposed Improvements

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Begin Construction End Construction

LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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CR1 CR1250 I Interc rchange

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  • Construct IH-20 bridge over CR 1250
  • Extend CR 1250 to southern frontage road and widen
  • Improve access to CR 1250

LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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Ramps Ne Near F FM 1 1788 788

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MIDL DLAND D IN INTERNATIONAL A AIR IR & & SPA PACE P PORT

LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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Ramps Ne Near F FM 1 1788 788

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  • Relocate existing WB exit ramp to FM 1788 and existing EB entrance ramp from FM 1788
  • Construct two entrance ramps and two exit ramps
  • Construct auxiliary lane between ramps on frontage roads (open to traffic in future)
  • Reconstruct frontage roads to include curb and gutter

LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

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MIDL DLAND D IN INTERNATIONAL A AIR IR & & SPA PACE P PORT

LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

Ramps Ne Near L LP 250 250

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Ramps Ne Near L LP 250 250

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LEGEND Mainlane Frontage Rd Cross Street Bridges Ramps

  • Relocate existing WB entrance ramp from LP 250 and existing EB exit ramp to LP 250
  • Construct two entrance ramps and two exit ramps
  • Construct auxiliary lane between ramps on frontage roads (open to traffic in future)
  • Reconstruct frontage roads to include curb and gutter
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Why is Project Needed? – Insufficient access to/from industrialized area serviced by CR 1250 on IH 20. – IH 20 freight and commuter traffic congestion at IH 20/LP 250 intersection and IH 20/FM 1788 intersection.

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Regional Compatibility

  • City of Midland’s Tall City

Tomorrow Plan

  • CR1250 as a future major

arterial

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Midland - Tall City Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan

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Midland - Tall City Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan

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FM 1788 CR 1250 LP 250

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Natural Environment

  • Waters of the U.S./wetlands
  • Water quality
  • Vegetation
  • Wildlife
  • Threatened and endangered species

Human Environment

  • Community impacts
  • Bike/pedestrian considerations
  • Parks
  • Traffic noise
  • Air quality
  • Cultural resources

Environmental Considerations

Environmental Study: NEPA requires environmental analysis of a project’s impact on natural and human environment if federal funds are to be used.

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Next Steps

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Questions and Comments

Commen ents m mus ust be be recei eceived ed or

  • r postmarked

ed b by Febr ebrua uary 1 13, 3, 20 2019. 9.

  • Submit comments at today’s meeting
  • Submit in writing to:

Texas Department of Transportation Attn: Gabriel Ramirez, P.E. 3901 East Highway 80 Odessa, TX 79761

  • Submit by email to Gabriel.Ramirez@txdot.gov