TxDOT seeks public feedback on Pecos East Relief Route

PECOS – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a virtual public hearing with an in-person option for the Pecos East Relief Route. A pre-recorded presentation will be available for viewing, and community members are invited to come and go at their convenience.

TxDOT is proposing to construct a new four-lane divided highway, including two mainlanes and a one-way frontage road in each direction, separated by a grassy median. The project would also include new interchanges at major intersections and shared-use paths. The overall project length would be approximately 10 miles.

A virtual public hearing will be available on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, by 5 p.m. To view the hearing materials, visit www.txdot.gov, keyword search “Pecos East Relief Route.” The materials will be available online through Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

The in-person option will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Reeves County Civic Center, 1500 S. Cedar St., Pecos TX 79772. Attendees will be able to review project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and leave written comments.

Comments regarding the project may be submitted by mail to TxDOT Odessa District, Attn: Pecos East Relief Route, 3901 E. Highway 80, Odessa, TX 79761 or by email to Gabriel.Ramirez@txdot.gov. Additionally, members of the public may call (432) 287-0070 and provide verbal testimony. Comments must be received by Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to be included in the official record of this public hearing. Responses to comments received will be available online at www.txdot.gov, keyword search “Pecos East Relief Route” once they have been prepared.

For media inquiries, contact Maryann.Cedillo@txdot.gov at 432-498-4746.