Construct pedestrian infrastructure on US 87, BU 59T, and US 77

FEDERAL GRANT AWARD SUMMARY

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) $8,495,599.33 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 7, 2025, to construct pedestrian infrastructure along three transportation corridors in Texas. The project encompasses sidewalk upgrades and installation on US 87 (from Business Loop 77S on Navarro Street to US 87 on Main Street), Business Loop 59T (from US 87 to Water Street), and US 77 (from Northside Road to Loop 463). This formula grant, typical of the FHWA's predominantly formula-based funding structure, supports pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements—an eligible category under the federal-aid highway program that does not require projects to be located on functionally classified highways.

The award carries an ultimate completion date of March 4, 2032, providing a multi-year implementation window. As the designated state transportation agency, TxDOT administers this federal-aid highway funding and will oversee project delivery in accordance with federal requirements, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act and compliance with applicable Federal Highway Administration standards. This project aligns with the broader federal investment in active transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety improvements authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Project description

US 87 from BU 77S on navarro street to US 87 on main street, BU 59T from US 87 to water street, and US 77 from northside road to loop 463; upgrade and install sidewalks