Motorists who regularly drive FM 1179 in Brazos County between Boonville Road and Easterling Drive are encouraged to complete a survey on current plans to improve that portion of the highway.
The city of Bryan is promoting an online survey that is available until February 28th.
Mayor Bobby Gutierrez is interested in collecting as many opinions as possible.
Results of the city survey will be incorporated in the city’s response to the Texas department of transportation (TxDOT), which is in charge of the project.
TxDOT is proposing a four lane highway with a center median and dedicated left turn lanes at selected locations, roundabouts at the intersection with Coyote Run Road and the intersection with Merka and Steep Hollow Roads.
Click HERE to be directed to the city of Bryan’s survey about the FM 1179 project.
Click below for comments from Bobby Gutierrez, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver:
News release from the city of Bryan:
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bryan District is developing plans to widen FM 1179 from Easterling Drive to FM 158 (Boonville Road) in order to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and modernize the roadway configuration to current design standards. The total length of the project is approximately 3.6 miles and 39 acres of proposed right-of-way would be required. FM 1179 is owned and managed by TxDOT, not the City of Bryan.
The proposed project includes:
Widening the existing two-lane roadway to four lanes, with two lanes in each direction separated by raised medians with dedicated left-turn lanes at selected intersections.
Constructing roundabouts at the Coyote Run Road and Merka Road/Steep Hollow Road intersections.
Providing pedestrian and bicycle accommodations within the project limits, including the construction of a shared-use path — a wide sidewalk that can be used by both pedestrians and cyclists.
Adjusting the roadway alignment to current design standards.
Additional information:
Fact Sheet
Exhibit Boards
TxDOT’s 1179 Widening Project Webpage
TxDOT has asked the city for written support of this project, and we want to hear from you. If you are a frequent traveler on FM 1179, please provide your input by completing the online survey by Friday, Feb. 28.