The Texas Department of Transportation wants to add lanes to a 6.73-mile stretch of the Grand Parkway near Spring and is asking residents to weigh in.

TxDOT is proposing to widen State Highway 99 from west of Springwoods Village Parkway to east of Townsen Boulevard/Imperial Promenade in Harris and Montgomery counties. The project would add one mainlane in each direction within the existing median, bringing the total from two to three lanes each way, according to Woodlands Online.

Two new direct connectors at I-45 are also part of the plan: one from southbound I-45 to eastbound SH 99 and another from westbound SH 99 to northbound I-45.

The road would remain a tolled facility.

According to TxDOT project documents, the widening would stay within existing right of way and would not displace any homes or businesses. The project would involve work in a floodplain. TxDOT says the widening aims to manage congestion from increased traffic under an agreement between the state and seven counties along the SH 99 corridor.

How to participate

Residents can attend an in-person open house Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at York Junior High School's cafeteria, 3515 Waterbend Cove, Spring, TX 77386. Attendees can view a pre-recorded presentation, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions and submit written comments in any language.

The same pre-recorded video presentation is available on TxDOT's project page starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

TxDOT Houston District posted details on X Monday, Sept. 21, directing residents to the project page.

Comment deadline

Written comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 9. Comments can be mailed to TxDOT Houston District Office, Advanced Project Development, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251-1386.

Residents without internet access can call 713-802-5199 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to ask questions and access project materials. Anyone needing interpretation, translation or disability accommodations for the Sept. 24 meeting must contact TxDOT's Public Engagement Coordinator at 713-802-5199 by 4 p.m. that day.