US-77 in Central Texas

[jgb191]

I'm not sure if this has even been talked about or even speculated, but I'm wondering if anybody agrees with upgrading the section of US-77 from Victoria to Waco to a four-lane divided highway (but not necessarily to Interstate standards).  Currently, it is already paralleling I-35 in North Texas, and being upgraded to I-69 in South Texas.  How about the possibility of a four-lane divided highway in Central Texas for an improved connection between the North and South?  How many of the towns along the way would need a bypass route around them (Giddings, Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Cameron)?  This would give drivers from South Texas (Corpus Christi/RGV) shorter driving distance to North Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth).

[Anthony_JK]

I'm not sure if this has even been talked about or even speculated, but I'm wondering if anybody agrees with upgrading the section of US-77 from Victoria to Waco to a four-lane divided highway (but not necessarily to Interstate standards).  Currently, it is already paralleling I-35 in North Texas, and being upgraded to I-69 in South Texas.  How about the possibility of a four-lane divided highway in Central Texas for an improved connection between the North and South?  How many of the towns along the way would need a bypass route around them (Giddings, Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Cameron)?  This would give drivers from South Texas (Corpus Christi/RGV) shorter driving distance to North Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth).

Another means for long-range traffic to bypass the madness of I-35 through SA, Austin, and Belton/Waco?? I'm all for it.



moto g power (2022)

[MaxConcrete]

That section of US 77 is part of the Texas Trunk System. All highways in the trunk system are planned for upgrade to four-lane divided, eventually.

See page 3

However, US 77 is not addressed specifically in the presentation, so it appears to be a low priority item.

[NE2]

Fictional

[Anthony_JK]

Fictional

Not really, since it is in TXDOT's plans.


moto g power (2022)