US 69 Woodville-Colmesneil Relief Route

The TxDOT Beaumont District is proposing a US 69 relief route that stretches approximately 25 miles from approximately one mile south of RR 255 to approximately one mile south of Black Creek in Tyler County. US 69 is a south-north highway that runs from Port Arthur to Denison, Texas and is designated as a hurricane evacuation route.

The purpose of the US 69 project is to provide a relief route to support safe and efficient south/north movement of people and goods between Colmesneil and Warren. The proposed project aims to do the following:

• Provide an alternate evacuation route for the growing population of Southeast Texas
• Improve safety by providing a relief route to reduce congestion on existing US 69
• Address demand from truck traffic
• Provide an alternate/secondary route from south of Warren to north of Colmesneil

Proposed improvements

The approximate 25-mile proposed project would include a new location roadway. The ultimate roadway would generally include two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a northbound 13-foot outside shoulder to be used as a hurricane evacuation lane, a southbound 10-foot outside shoulder. Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations would be considered throughout the project. 

Update – April 2025

The adjusted alignment alternative “D” is based on public feedback and the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study. Splitting the project into two will facilitate opportunities and reduce local construction burden.

In initial development TxDOT identified the need for further environmental study including the development of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). During this process, potential safety and mobility improvements, future traffic demand based on population growth, environmental impacts, and both safety and accessibility improvements will be analyzed.

The TxDOT Beaumont District will continue to gather public feedback throughout the environmental process and the project development process. We will continue to provide ongoing project updates and answer questions regarding the proposed project.

The adjusted alignment includes:

• Segment 1
  Limits: 1 mile South of Black Creek in Warren to US 190 in Woodville; Length: approximately 13.1 miles 
  
  Alignment
  D Segment 1 South
• Segment 2
  Limits: US 190 in Woodville to 1 mile North of RE 255; Length: approximately 12.1 miles
  
  Alignment
  D Segment 2 North

Timeline