April 21, 2005

Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation will participate in a "open-house format" public meeting regarding the proposed widening of SH 3 from FM 518 to Beltway 8 East from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at the Webster Civic Center, 311 Pennsylvania Avenue in Webster. 

"Department of Transportation personnel will present the proposed project to local officials and citizens, and be available to answer questions and comments," said a news release from Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark.  "Citizen input regarding the project is solicited and encouraged."

The widening of FM 518 is described as "a very significant step in alleviating so many of the traffic congestion and neighborhood issues associated with the rapid growth our area continues to experience" by the news release.  "This meeting will be a good opportunity to have your concerns addressed about modifications, enhancements and plans for these major thoroughfares."

Exhibits of various aspects of the proposed project will be on display throughout the evening.  For more detailed information, a schematic plan showing the proposed location and geometric design may be inspected at the TxDOT Houston District Project Development Office, 7721 Washington Avenue in Houston.

For directions or other information contact Clark at (281) 316-8745.

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