US 82 Henrietta to Nocona

Study overview

TxDOT is upgrading and expanding US 82 from FM 1197/Bridge St. in Henrietta to SH 175/Montague St. in Nocona. This two-lane undivided section of US 82 is approximately 27 miles long and is being developed to widen to a four-lane divided highway. There was an initial study including possible reroutes around Henrietta and Nocona. However, those have been determined as not warranted at this time, and they are not being carried forward.

Purpose and need

• Improve safety for traveling public
• Improve connectivity between Henrietta and Nocona
• Increase mobility by adding capacity to US 82
• Traffic is expected to increase along the corridor
• US 82 is a priority corridor for interstate connectivity and has been listed as a high-priority project by the Cross Plains Rural Transportation Council

Project description

Widen existing corridor to the north and south as shown on the project schematics to avoid or lessen impacts to existing homes, businesses and utilities where possible. The schematic has been finalized and the construction plans for the first phase of the project has been developed. The first phase is from just East of Ringgold to SH 175/Montague St, in Nocona. Construction is currently underway for the first phase and is expected to be completed in 2024. Construction for the second phase is expected to begin during the summer of 2024.

Next steps/project schedule

• Appraise and purchase right of way in Clay County
• Right of way acquisition is complete in Montague County
• Relocate utilities
• Continue to develop detailed design plans for remaining phases
• Construct the project in phases (dates and timing of construction are subject to change if the processes above are not completed on time or funding does not become available as anticipated)
  • Phase 1 (from Ringgold to Nocona) Construction is expected to be complete in 2024
  • Phase 2 (from the Clay/Montague County line to Ringgold) is planned to start construction in summer of 2024
  • Phase 3 (from the Clay/Montague County line to Bryant Edwards Road) is planned to start construction in 2028
  • Phase 4 (from Bryant Edwards Road to Henrietta) is planned to start construction in 2030

Public involvement timeline

• Public meetings were held in Henrietta and Nocona in early 2017
• Additional public meetings were held in Henrietta and Nocona in January 2018
• Public hearings were held on June 24 and 25, 2019, in Henrietta and Nocona, respectively
• Changes have been made throughout the project development process based on feedback received from the public
• Public input is welcome at all times throughout the project life cycle

Downloads

• Comment on the Project
• Public Hearing Presentation
• Public Hearing Summary, June 24 and June 25, 2019
• Public Hearing Materials, June 24 and June 25, 2019
• Schematics
• Final Environmental Assessment
• Public Meeting Summary - January 2018
• Previous Public Meeting Summary - January/February 2017

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated Dec. 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.