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Council backs roughly $9,000 study for acceleration/deceleration lanes at Louise Street and I‑69 frontage road
Summary
City staff and TxDOT presented safety data showing about 20 crash reports at the intersection; the council agreed to fund an approximately $9,000 spot study to determine whether adding acceleration/deceleration lanes or other improvements is warranted.
Rigo, a city staffer, presented a proposal and schematic options for safety improvements at the I‑69 frontage road and Louise Street intersection, noting the city had documented 20 crash reports from October 2022 to February 2026. "This intersection has been identified as a safety concern due to multiple traffic crashes," Rigo told the council and recommended a study for TxDOT review.
TxDOT engineer Daniel Dvorak said a spot speed study supported the 50‑mph posted limit but that excessive speeding and rear‑end collisions were observed; he encouraged local enforcement and coordination on signage. "Our traffic guys noted there is excessive speeding down the frontage road," Dvorak said, and he described HSIP and other funding avenues TxDOT uses to support safety projects.
Staff reviewed three options with escalating costs and explained that Kimberly Horne & Associates had proposed a study/design package. The initial study-only cost was clarified during the meeting as roughly $9,000 for the study alone; option costs for engineering and construction would rise if pavement additions are required. Council members generally supported funding the study so engineers could recommend the appropriate option and enable TxDOT review and potential cost‑sharing.
Council directed staff to proceed with the study; no final construction decision was made. Next steps will include completing the study, evaluating options, and pursuing funding or cost‑sharing if improvements are recommended.
