Houston – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Pearland will conduct a public meeting regarding the proposed extension of Pearland Parkway from approximately 500 feet east of Oiler Drive to Dixie Farm Road.

The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input on the proposed extension of Pearland Parkway in the City of Pearland. The existing Pearland Parkway roadway, adjacent to the project limits, is a four-lane divided facility. The proposed project would consist of a four-lane divided facility with a bridge crossing at Cowart’s Creek.

In addition, there would be a pedestrian and bike trail located along the north alignment of the proposed project. The proposed project is approximately 1-mile in length.

Those interested in attending the public meeting who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact the TxDOT Houston District Public Information Office at 713-802-5072, at least two days prior to the meeting. Since the public meeting will be conducted in English, any requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should also be made at least two days prior to the public meeting.  TxDOT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.

Written comments relative to the proposed project may be presented at the meeting or submitted to the Director of Project Development, Texas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas, 77251-1386, on or before June 14, 2012. Comments may also be emailed to Hou-PIOWebMail@txdot.gov. For more information on the public meetings contact Danny Perez at (713) 802-5077. Follow us on Twitter @TxDOTHoustonPIO for updates.