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The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway
Administration, is initiating the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) process for
highway improvements in the north Houston area. The North Houston Highway Improvement
Project involves evaluation of IH 45 North from the US 59/SH 288 interchange to Beltway 8
North, the Hardy Toll Road from IH 610 North Loop to Beltway 8 North, as well as portions of IH
10, US 59 and SH 288 near downtown Houston.
The primary objective of the NEPA evaluation is to assess the needs of the project area and
evaluate possible alternatives, including a no build alternative. Environment impacts will be
further evaluated for those recommended alternatives that meet the need for and purpose of the
project in order to select a preferred alternative. The Environmental Impact Statement process
will include participation and involvement of the public, elected officials, cooperating agencies,
and other interested parties.
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