Plans are in the works for a new interstate in the Valley, but where will it be located? TxDOT is holding town hall meetings where residents talked about the issues facing the proposed I-69.
Some Valley residents told NewsCenter 23, it appears like a turf war between counties is going on. Cameron county residents want it located on US-77, while Hidalog county residents want it on US-281. As of now, TxDOT says they're looking at all options.
Valley resident, Rosie Ramirez says the most talked about issus, is where the Texas Department of Transportation plans to construct the planned I-69 Trans Texas corridor. Depending where it is constructed it'll open up greater economic prosperity for the area.
TxDOT spokespeople say they are holding these public hearings for an important reason. The RGV is a large populated area without an interstate and that is why most folks are coming to these town hall meetings. If you would like to give your opinion on the I-69 plans, you can do so, on Monday night at Brownsville's Event Center.
Right now TxDOT is only doing a environmental impact stage and say they are dedicated to completing this project.
Trans-Texas Corridor PING!
Anyone hows ever driven on 281 or 77 know they are nearly freeways now. (divided 4 lane) 100+ mph is not out of the question when headed to SPI.