I-45N PEL study: About
I-45N PEL study: North Houston to Conroe
The planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study for I-45N in the Houston area enabled the community to participate in the transportation decision-making process. The PEL process represents an approach to transportation decision-making that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the planning stage and carries them through project development, design and construction. A PEL study can lead to a seamless decision-making process that accomplishes the following:
- Minimizes duplication of effort.
- Promotes efficient cost-effective solutions and environmental stewardship.
- Reduces delays in project implementation.
- Download the study fact sheet - English
- Download the study fact sheet - Spanish
Study purpose and need
Study goals and objectives
The I-45N PEL study goals and objectives were developed with public input. They are:
Study process and timeline
The I-45N PEL study process identified issues and goals for the corridor and recommended alternatives that would improve the corridor. At this point, TxDOT may select, with public input, a project or projects to be evaluated, designed and built.