Downloads and resources
I-45N PEL study: North Houston to Conroe
Documentation
Learn more about the I-45N PEL Study by downloading the documents below.
- Existing and Future No-Build Traffic Analysis Report
- Fatal Flaw Analysis Tech Memo
- Origin-Destination Analysis Memo I-45N: North Houston to Conroe April 2020
- Study Needs & Goals
- Summary of Previous Studies
- I-45N PEL Study Final Report
- Exhibit 1: Environmental Constraints Maps
- Exhibit 2: Recommended Alternatives Maps
- Appendix A: Existing Conditions Report
- Appendix B: Existing Conditions Report Addendum
- Appendix C: Existing and Future No-Build Traffic Analysis Report
- Appendix D: Purpose and Need
- Appendix E: Stakeholder List and Comments
- Appendix F: Fatal Flaw Analysis Tech Memo
- Appendix G: Reasonable Alternatives Analysis Report
- Appendix H: Implementation Plan
- Appendix I: PEL Questionnaire
I-45N PEL Study story map
Past public meetings
A fourth and final series of public meetings for the I-45N PEL study was held in September 2023. The evaluation of reasonable alternatives and the resulting recommended alternatives were presented to the community for review and comment.
| Date | Time | Meeting Materials |
| 09/28/23 | 5 - 7 p.m. | I-45N Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study - virtual public meeting with in-person options |
| 09/26/23 | 5 - 7 p.m. | I-45N Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study - virtual public meeting with in-person options |
A third series of public meetings was held in January 2023 to provide anopportunity for the community to review and comment on the reasonablealternatives developed to address the I-45N corridor needs and the evaluationprocess that will be used to identify the recommended alternative(s). To viewmaterials presented at public meetings, click on the links below.
| Date | Time | Meeting Materials |
| 01/19/23 | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Hochzeit Hall Spring, TX |
| 01/17/23 | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Oak Ridge High School Conroe, TX |
A second series of public meetings was held in October 2019 to present and receive feedback on the Universe of Alternatives developed for the I-45N PEL study corridor.
| Date | Time | Meeting Materials |
| 10/16/19 |
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Oak Ridge High School Conroe, TX |
| 10/15/19 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Spring High School Spring, TX |
| 10/12/19 | 10 a.m. – noon | Public Open House Harvest Time Church Houston, TX |
In February and March of 2018, TxDOT hosted the first series of public meetings for the I-45N PEL Study. The same material was presented at all three meetings. The purpose of these public meetings was to introduce and to receive input about the I-45N PEL Study from Beltway 8 North in Harris County to Loop 336 South in Montgomery County.
| Date | Time | Meeting Materials |
| 03/08/18 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Oak Ridge High School Conroe, TX |
| 03/01/18 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Greenspoint Place Conference Center Houston, TX |
| 02/27/18 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Public Open House Spring High School Spring, TX |
Stakeholder meetings
The study team held regular meetings with stakeholders to provide study updates and receive input from community officials, decision makers, and agencies. Stakeholder coordination will continue through environmental review and project development.
| Date | Location | Downloads |
| 09/18/23 | Virtual | |
| 05/12/23 | Virtual | |
| 11/07/22 | Virtual | |
| 05/04/21 | Virtual | |
| 02/03/20 | TxDOT Houston District Office (Auditorium) 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007 |
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| 09/27/19 | TxDOT Houston District Office (Auditorium) 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007 |
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| 06/28/18 | TxDOT Houston District Office (Auditorium) 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007 |
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| 12/14/17 | TxDOT Houston District Office (Auditorium) 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007 |
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| 12/04/17 | TxDOT Houston District Office (Auditorium) 7600 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007 |
In the news
| News Source | Title | Date |
| Community Impact | TxDOT continues to seek public input on I-45 solutions | 10/16/2019 |
| Hello Woodlands | TxDOT Online Survey Seeks Input on I-45 from Beltway 8 to Loop 336 South Project | 11/03/2019 |
| Houston Chronicle | It's time to comment on next round of I-45 expansion from Houston to Conroe | 01/16/2023 |
| ABC 13 | TxDOT wants your input on upgrades to I-45 in Montgomery County | 01/17/2023 |
| KHOU 11 | TxDOT asking for public input on making stretch of I-45 from north Houston to Conroe safer | 01/17/2023 |
| Houston Chronicle | TxDOT asks public for input on Beltway 8 construction | 01/18/2023 |
| Community Impact | TxDOT holds public meeting regarding I-45 traffic solutions from Beltway 8 to Loop 336 | 01/18/2023 |
| LMTonline | TxDOT asks public for input on Beltway 8 construction | 0/18/2023 |