Frequently Asked Questions
It is the Bush-Wellborn Crossing (Wellborn Road and George Bush Drive intersection) improvement project. It will be a three-level interchange that leaves the railroad at ground level, and puts all other roads and paths next to or below. See what it will look like.
Bad. The schedule is still being worked on, but the intersection will likely be closed for several months. During that time, all the nearby streets will be much more congested. These will be the months the community will need to consider something different. TxDOT and TTI are working with the surrounding communities to identify alternative options. While these are not finalized, these options could include use another route, travel at a different time, and change class/work schedule or location.
The intersection has high number of vehicular and transit traffic (commuters and special event participants); bicyclists and pedestrians; and truck and train freight movement. The intersection is no longer able to efficiently handle the growing number of travelers. The Union Pacific Railroad track crosses George Bush Drive and causes additional congestion in the area. The conditions will get worse with the anticipated growth.
TxDOT received approvals to move ahead with a proposed design in 2007, over 15 years ago. Unfortunately, there was no funding for construction. In 2016, it seemed likely that funding could be obtained, so most of the land was acquired and significant public engagement was conducted in 2017. Since then, additional community growth has occurred, technologies have changed, Union Pacific Railroad requirements have changed, and the project received full funding (see project timeline). TxDOT is committed to ensuring the most appropriate solution is built to serve the public.
Pedestrians and bicyclists will have a more difficult time crossing the streets and railroad; traffic congestion will get worse; trains will create more disruption to traffic flow; bus traffic will see longer and less predictable travel times.
In 2024, the project team listened and learned about the information the public needs to plan their trips and to make a different travel decision. We conducted a survey from April to December 2024 and received about 4,000 surveys. We are analyzing the responses and hope to provide a summary of the results to the website sometime in Spring 2025.
TxDOT is responsible for implementing the project. TxDOT is working with TTI and all the regional partners to design and implement a project that meets the needs and reflects the values of the community.
The intersection will be drained by several pumps like the underpass at Old Main and the pedestrian passageway alongside Joe Routt and John Kimbrough Blvd. The bottom of the intersection is too deep to be drained by a pipe that connects to nearby creeks. TxDOT is also exploring how warning devices and message signs might be used to alert motorists if the water does rise in the street.
