The in-person session will be at 6300 Irvington Blvd. Requests for interpretation and special accommodations expire on November 11, 2026 at 4 p.m.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold two public meetings on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which contemplates the reconstruction of I-45 and its connections in Houston. The meetings will focus on Segments 1 and 2 of the project, between I-10 and Beltway 8, in Harris County.
The sessions will present the same updated information. The first will allow participants to review materials and submit written comments; the second will include live questions and answers via a virtual platform.
November 17 and 18: In-person and virtual meetings
- Tuesday, November 17: in-person meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX 77022.
- Wednesday, November 18: virtual meeting from 5 to 7 p.m., with live Q&A.
The online participation link is available in the TxDOT notice for the November meetings.
TxDOT will also answer questions by phone at 713-866-7040, Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The agency recommends attending the in-person session when internet access is not available.
November 11: Deadline to request interpretation and special accommodations
The meetings will be conducted in English and Spanish. TxDOT will provide interpretation services in other languages and translation of documents at no cost when needed. It will also provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Requests should be directed to Gabriel Adame, TxDOT Public Involvement Coordinator, at 713-802-5199, no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 4 p.m.
The agency asks that you complete these procedures in advance because some services require time to arrange. The November 11 date does not limit overall participation in the meetings or the submission of public comments.
December 3: Closing of the public comment period
TxDOT will accept written comments in any language until Thursday, December 3, 2026. Observations sent by postal mail must be postmarked by that date at the latest.
The mailing address is:
TxDOT I-45 NHHIP Ombudsman
TxDOT Houston District
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77251-1386
The notice also contemplates comments by email. The specific address should be consulted in the meeting notice linked by TxDOT.
The reconstruction of I-45 includes changes between I-10 and Beltway 8
The NHHIP aims to increase roadway capacity, improve safety, and facilitate mobility. The full project also contemplates modifications to I-69, I-10, and SH 288, in addition to a new routing of I-45 around Downtown Houston.
The November meetings will focus on Segments 1 and 2, as well as the status of activities and obligations related to the voluntary settlement agreement between TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Project materials can be reviewed by appointment at the TxDOT Houston District office, located at 7600 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007. Appointments are scheduled at 713-802-5199 for service Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Related: I-45 Construction: closures in Downtown Houston through 2027.
