Timeline
1999
TxDOT begins study
TxDOT Bryan District began studying improvements to the intersection.
2001 to 2002
Initial design
TxDOT developed an initial design (schematic) of the intersection improvements.
2002 to 2007
Public involvement
TxDOT conducted two public meetings for the project in 2002 and 2005 and a public hearing was held in 2007.
2008
Environmental clearance
Federal Highway Administration approved the environmental clearance for the project, allowing TxDOT to continue with project development.
2009
Construction funding not available
While the project had environmental clearance, construction funding was not available.
2009 to 2016
Project development continues
Right of Way acquisition; continuing railroad coordination
2016
Design, schedule and traffic control reviewed
Project reviewed to improve the intersection design, construction timeline, and work zone mobility.
2017
Public engagement
48 meetings; 1,100 attendees; 4,100 surveys
The project team reengaged stakeholders and the public through meetings and collecting survey responses to address project concerns. View a summary of public engagement efforts or read the full detailed report.
The team updated the project goals based on feedback from the public engagement.
2018 to 2020
Design and schedule refined
The project team used results from phase 1 public engagement to revisit the design and construction.
Summer 2022
Texas Transportation Commission provides initial construction funding
Texas Transportation Commission commits $60 million to the George Bush Drive/Wellborn Road intersection.
Fall 2022
Voters approve $15 million
The Brazos County voters approve a transportation bond package, which includes $15 million for the project.
2022 to current
Develop final design, schedule and construction phasing
FINAL PLANNING BEGINS
TxDOT is working with agency stakeholders and utilizing to finalize the design, schedule and construction phasing to minimize traveler disruption during construction.
Early 2023
TxDOT adds construction funding
Thanks to the voter-approved bond, additional funding from the Texas Transportation Commission, bringing the total to $103 million in funding available for the project.
Fall 2023 to Summer 2027
Public Engagement
TxDOT continues conducting public engagement efforts with agency stakeholders and the public to identify traveler information preferences and mobility strategies during construction. This information will assist in developing a final design and construction phasing schedule for the project.
Summer 2027
Construction scheduled to start
Project is scheduled to let in April 2027, which means that construction could begin as early as Summer 2027.
