I-69 Corridor Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation
RPSÂ prepared an alternatives analysis, schematic design, and an Environmental Assessment for the upgrade of US 59 to Interstate standards to be designated as IH-69 in Wharton County.Â
The project limits are the Fort Bend County Line to the Jackson County Line. The project length is 38 miles. The project includes a public involvement program with a major outreach program to communicate with property owners and road users. The project involves designing continuous frontage roads for a controlled access freeway. The existing facility may have to be upgraded to meet current design criteria. There is a total of 18 grade separations. Major river crossings include the Colorado River and the San Bernard River.
Key details
Project name
I-69 Corridor Schematic Design and Environmental Documentation
Client
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Sector
- Roads
Location
- Wharton County, Texas, USA
Services provided
- Civil engineering
- Environmental impact assessment
- Transport planning
Challenge
Evaluate 38 miles of highway to determine the most appropriate improvements for the current and future needs. Obtain the necessary environmental documentation.
Solution
RPS completed an environmental assessment of the alignment and prepared a preliminary design to meet the needs of the roadway with input from stakeholders and residents.