US 277 Sonora Safety Route Study

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Sutton County are conducting a virtual public meeting to identify an alternative safety relief route to US 277 for the City of Sonora and sections of Sutton County, Texas.

Virtual Meeting: April 30 - May 15

The virtual meeting presentation will be available from April 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. until May 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. All comments must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2020.

The virtual public meeting (no in-person meeting) will include a pre-recorded presentation that includes both audio and visual components. Visit the Video Presentation page to view the virtual meeting. This website also includes a fact sheet, map, and comment forms.

Phone Number

If you do not have internet access, you may call (325) 947-9247 to ask questions about the project and access project materials at any time during the project development process. Comments must be received on or before May 15, 2020 to be included in the official record.

Written Comments

All comments must be received on or before Friday, May 15, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by mail, email, or online comment form as described on the Submit a Comment page. 

Study Description

TxDOT is conducting a safety route study around the City of Sonora for the construction of an alternate route to existing US 277. The goal of the US 277 Sonora Safety Route Study is to divert the traffic around downtown to ease traffic congestion, enhance mobility and create safer driving conditions. Maps with the advancing and recommended alternatives will be available for review in the virtual meeting presentation.

Special Accommodations

TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The virtual public meeting will be in English. If you have a special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (325) 947-9205 no later than May 15, 2020. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.

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 December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.