Reagan Memorial Highway Signs to be Unveiled in Run-up to Presidential Election
by State Sen. Dan Patrick and State Reps. Dwayne Bohac and Allen Fletcher Ronald
TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson and Harris County Republican elected officials and leaders scheduled to attend ceremony that will officially designate a major portion of Highway 290 in Harris County the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
HOUSTON, TX — On Thursday, November 1, at 3:00 pm, State Senator Dan Patrick (R-Houston), State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston), and State Representative Allen Fletcher (R-Houston) will officially designate a major portion of Highway 290 in Harris County the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway by unveiling new highway signs. TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson and Harris County Republican elected officials and leaders are scheduled to attend.
In 2005, the Texas Legislature unanimously passed House Bill 540, authored by Rep. Bohac, which designated a substantial portion of U.S. Highway 290 inside Harris County the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The bill was signed into law on June 16, 2005 and went into effect on September 1, 2005. In the spirit of President Reagan’s belief in the private sector, the signs have been paid for by private donations at no cost to taxpayers.
“I am proud to complete the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway project,” said State Rep. Dwayne Bohac. “During these challenging times for our country, it is fitting to pay tribute to one of our strongest leaders who inspired true hope. By funding this project, we will help Texans remember how great America can be and encourage them to always travel down the road of liberty. This is especially important with the Presidential Election only days away.”
State Senator Dan Patrick echoed Bohac’s praise for Ronald Reagan and the project saying, “Years before I was elected to office, legislation was passed to designate that a major portion of U.S. 290 be named for one of our greatest presidents, Ronald Reagan. I'm proud to be a part of a group that has raised private funds to pay for the signage so this project can be completed.”
For more information on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, visit: http://www.reaganhighway.org/
WHAT: Unveiling of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway signs that will designate a major portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
WHO: TxDOT Executive Director Phil Wilson, U.S. Congressman Ted Poe, State Senator Dan Patrick, State Representatives Dwayne Bohac, Allen Fletcher, Gary Elkins, Debbie Riddle, Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle and others.
WHEN: The ceremony will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, by the interchange of 290 and Beltway 8 at the northwest quadrant. TxDOT staff will be on hand to direct public participants and the press to the event.
WHERE/DIRECTIONS:
From US 290 Westbound
- Exit at Gessner/Little York/Beltway 8 Frontage Road and continue on US 290 westbound frontage road to Beltway 8 (signalized intersection).
- Turn right on Beltway 8 northbound frontage road and continue to the first signalized intersection at Gulf Bank; U-turn to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road.
- Continue on frontage road towards US 290, traveling in the left lane towards the U-turn.
- Park in the U-turn. The U-turn will be closed for thru traffic to allow for event parking. Assistance will be provided in the crosswalk.
From US 290 Eastbound:
- Exit FM 529/Senate/Beltway 8 frontage road and continue on US 290 eastbound frontage road to Beltway 8 (signalized intersection)
- Turn left on Beltway 8 northbound frontage road
- Continue to the first signalized intersection at Gulf Bank; U-turn to the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road
- Continue on frontage road towards US 290, traveling in the left lane towards the U-turn
- Park in the U-turn – the U-turn will be closed for thru traffic to allow for event parking
- Walk across the Beltway 8 southbound frontage road at the signalized intersection to the event location. Assistance will be provided in the crosswalk.