TxDOT has scheduled public meetings on the south segment of the Highway 36A expansion project.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Houston District, is proposing a new north-south highway, 36A South, from Farm-to-Market (FM) 1994 south of Needville to Interstate (I) 10 west of Katy in Fort Bend and Waller Counties. The purpose of the public meeting is to update the public on the status of the proposed project and gather further input. Details of the proposed project and information on how to submit comments may be found in the notice: www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings/houston/2026/36a-south-project-081326.html. Please note that this public meeting and all associated materials will address the 36A South Project only. Individuals interested in learning more about the 36A North Project may visit the project page: www.txdot.gov/projects/projects-studies/houston/36a/36a-overview/36a-north.html.

TxDOT will provide both virtual and in-person options for the public meeting.

VIRTUAL A pre-recorded presentation and all relevant project materials will be available Thursday, Aug. 13, by 5 p.m. and may be accessed at https://www.txdot.gov/projects/hearings-meetings.html.

IN-PERSON

Open Houses will be held on:

· Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Katy Gardens, 1040 Schlipf Road, Katy

· Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.at the Fort Bend Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Fwy., Rosenberg

Supporters of the project – the Highway 36A coalition -- believe that, in addition to pushing for increased efficiency in moving goods from the Port of Freeport north as far as the Dallas area, the expansion of the Highway 36A corridor will provide for improved hurricane evacuation, more efficient mobility and greater economic development for the region and the state. The Highway 36A Coalition’s board includes Brazoria, Fort Bend and Waller Counties, in addition to the City of Katy, City of Pattison, and City of Weston Lakes, among others. Among the group’s officers are past chair Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers and at-large members Waller County Commissioner Kendric Jones and Dwayne Grigar, Director of Planning and Infrastructure for Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales.