Summary
TxDOT proposed a novel diverging diamond interchange at State Loop 322 and Highway 36 near the Taylor County Expo Center to reduce severe congestion and crashes. The project will also convert portions of the frontage road to one-way traffic and add new entrance ramps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through state transportation allocations and MPO programming.
Drivers, local residents, and visitors attending events at the Taylor County Expo Center and surrounding facilities.
Nearby properties and local traffic patterns may experience short-term construction disruptions.
Mentions & discussions (17)
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Oct 20, 2026
TxDOT proposed a novel diverging diamond interchange at State Loop 322 and Highway 36 near the Taylor County Expo Center to reduce severe congestion and crashes. The project will also convert portions of the frontage road to one-way traffic and add new entrance ramps.
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Sep 8, 2026
CityLink will present recent ridership numbers, showing increases in demand response and fixed-route services, alongside updates to payment methods, routing, and SPARE integration.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Aug 18, 2026
The MPO approved TxDOT's 10-year transportation plan while reviewing a growing gap between statewide funding forecasts and estimated project costs.
Airport Development Board - Jul 22, 2026
High demand during holiday weekends has led to overflow parking issues, which the airport is addressing by designing a new employee parking lot.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Jun 11, 2026
The MPO is updating its long-range plans and four-year project lists to account for rising construction costs and the expansion of the planning area into Callahan County.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Feb 17, 2026
The MPO is prioritizing a $6 million safety project at the Waldrop Interchange, which is expected to reduce crashes significantly compared to the previously planned Pine Street project.
Airport Development Board - Jan 14, 2026
A new access road, the Bonanza Drive extension, is moving forward to improve airport connectivity. The project is fully funded by federal grants, so it won't cost local taxpayers.
City Council - Nov 6, 2025
A resident requested traffic calming measures, specifically a solar-powered chevron sign, due to frequent accidents on a dangerous curve.
Airport Development Board - Oct 8, 2025
A new access road is being planned to improve traffic flow to the airport. The board approved a simplified agreement with TxDOT to get this project moving.
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Sep 9, 2025
The city is proposing a two-year fare increase to help fund better driver pay and service improvements.
City Council - Jun 12, 2025
Disabled residents and healthcare workers reported that the city's paratransit service is unreliable, causing patients to miss critical medical appointments like dialysis.
Board of Adjustment - Mar 11, 2025
CityLink is struggling with a driver shortage, which is causing delays for riders. They are actively hiring to try and fix the issue.
City Council - Jan 31, 2025
The city is considering paid parking in downtown lots to increase turnover, but business owners are concerned it might drive customers away.
Airport Development Board - Jan 22, 2025
The airport terminal is aging and struggling with capacity. A $70 million plan would modernize the facility, but the city needs to figure out how to pay for it.
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Jan 14, 2025
Riders are concerned about the reliability of CityLink paratransit services, specifically regarding on-time performance and the difficulty of managing account balances.
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