NOTICE of Public Meeting I-2 & I-69C PROJECT CCSJ #0039-17-175, CSJ #0255-08-107 Hidalgo County, Texas

Interstate 2: From 2nd Street in McAllen to FM 2557 (Stewart Rd) in San Juan : From Nolana Loop to Interstate 2 in Pharr

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will host a Public Meeting to present the proposed operational improvements on the Interstate 2 (I-2) and Interstate 69C (I-69C) Interchange located in Hidalgo County, Texas. The proposed project limits on I-2 are from 2nd Street in McAllen to FM 2557 (Stewart Rd) in San Juan and on I-69C from Nolana Loop to I-2 in Pharr. The meeting will inform the public on the project’s purpose and need, status, next steps, and other relevant information. It will also allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed improvements. The Public Meeting details are: Thursday, June 14, 2018

Boggus Ford Event Center 3000 N. Cage, Pharr, Texas 78577 Open House: 5:00pm to 6:00pm Presentation and Public Comment: 6:00 pm

The proposed project is to improve traffic operations and mobility. The existing direct connectors of the I-2 & I-69C interchange are currently one lane bridge structures consisting of one 14 foot wide travel lane with 4 foot wide inside and 8 foot wide outside shoulders. The proposed direct connectors will consist of two 12 foot wide travel lanes with 4 foot wide inside shoulders and 10 foot wide outside shoulders. In addition, the locations of the on & off ramps and the auxiliary lanes between ramps will be optimized. The proposed project would require additional right- of-way (ROW). Additional studies will determine other potential impacts.

The public is invited to attend this Public Meeting to learn more, ask questions and provide comments on the proposed project with TxDOT representatives. Verbal and/or written comments may be presented at the Public Meeting. Comments must be received or postmarked by June 29, 2018 to be included in the Public Meeting Summary. Written comments may be submitted or mailed to TxDOT Pharr District Attn: Robin Gelston , 600 W. Interstate 2, Pharr, TX 78577. Comments may also be submitted by fax to (956) 702-6110 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Environmental documentation and studies, maps showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the TxDOT Pharr District office located at 600 W. Interstate 2, Pharr, Texas. Please call TxDOT Project Manager, Eduardo Saenz, P.E. at (956) 702- 6170, to make an appointment.

The Public Meeting will be conducted in English. Spanish translation services will be available. Persons interested in attending the public meeting who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact Norma Robledo at 956-702-6161 at least five working days prior to the meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs. For more information about the project please visit www.txdot.gov, keyword: “I- 2 and I-69C”.

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.