Post by miles on Mar 20, 2024 9:52:47 GMT -6
TxDOT seeking public input on proposal to widen Jackson Road in McAllen
McALLEN — Highway officials are looking for public input on a plan to widen one of the most congested portions of Jackson Road where it traverses underneath Interstate 2 as it bisects Pharr and McAllen.
The proposal involves turning a 3.5-mile stretch of Jackson Road, from Hall Acres Road north to State Highway 495, into a divided highway.
A raised median with dedicated turning lane cutouts would divide the road into three northbound and three southbound lanes. The project would also include pedestrian and bicycle lanes, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation.
“The purpose of the proposed project is to improve traffic flow and enhance safety to support increasing traffic volumes due to growth in the area,” the news release states.
myrgv.com/local-news/2024/03/12/txdot-seeking-public-input-on-proposal-to-widen-jackson-road-in-mcallen/