A Texas Department of Transportation representative told the Angleton City Council that several state projects affecting the city and surrounding Brazoria County are moving forward and that TxDOT will provide follow‑up on local speed studies and pedestrian‑safety grant applications.

Maria Fonte, identified as a TxDOT area engineer, said TxDOT completed a bridge replacement on FM 521 at Oyster Creek and is repairing the SH 288 bridge deck in a two‑week operation. She said construction on State Highway 35 from FM 523 to north of FM 2403 is finished but that a speed study must be approved by the Texas Transportation Commission before new speed limit signs will be posted.

Key projects and timing outlined by TxDOT: a $3.8 million pedestrian‑access project along Velasco Business 288 (sidewalks, lighting and signals) is scheduled for June 2027 following a grant application approved in partnership with the city; a transportation hub at the former TxDOT facility near 535 and Downing is scheduled for July 2028 and will include parking, vanpool spaces and landscaping; repairs and corridor work on SH 288 and northern segments of the corridor have completion estimates between late 2024 and 2026 depending on the segment; procurement for design of the Grand Parkway extension (Segment B1) is under way with a design contractor expected in 2026.

Council members asked TxDOT about sign replacement and timing, about a missing Wilkins overhead sign, and about a local request to reduce posted speeds near Tractor Supply and along Henderson Road. TxDOT said it will accept and consider city ordinances and will submit a speed study request to traffic engineering. The agency estimated approximately four to six months for a typical speed study, depending on workload and whether the district performs the study in‑house or assigns a consultant.

Council also raised concerns about traffic‑signal timing on SH 35 (the turn onto 274 near the City Hall annex), congestion near La Quinta and the need to coordinate traffic signal timing and repairs; TxDOT said its traffic signal section will review requests and its on‑call transfer number can be used outside work hours for signal problems. Council suggested regular coordination meetings with TxDOT staff to address permitting and development coordination; TxDOT offered to set up regular meetings.

Why it matters: The list of projects — pedestrian improvements, bridge deck repairs, corridor reconstructions and the planned transportation hub — has potential to affect travel safety, pedestrian access to downtown Angleton and commercial activity. Speed‑limit and signal‑timing changes will affect local commuting safety and local business access.

Next steps: TxDOT will follow up on specific requests (missing signs, speed studies, signal timing) and will coordinate a schedule for regular meetings with the city; staff recommended the city provide ordinances or requests in writing to feed into traffic engineering studies and grant applications.