Summary
TxDOT's $107 million widening of Highway 146 won't finish until end of 2028, and council members are furious about the northbound lane squeeze at Port Road, dark construction zones, and daily accidents. The council demanded a January follow-up with management improvements and safety fixes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project costs about $107 million, funded by TxDOT, but congestion and accidents carry daily costs for commuters, port truckers, and first responders.
Once complete, commuters and port traffic get a six-lane highway with frontage roads and safer bridges.
During construction, residents face lane closures, accidents, dust, and truck traffic diverted near neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
TxDOT's $107 million widening of Highway 146 won't finish until end of 2028, and council members are furious about the northbound lane squeeze at Port Road, dark construction zones, and daily accidents. The council demanded a January follow-up with management improvements and safety fixes.
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
The council passed a resolution to lobby state officials and TxDoT to speed up much-needed highway improvements and reduce severe traffic jams.
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