Riverside Trail Right-of-Way and Bridge Expansion
Summary
TxDOT is planning some massive upgrades to I-14 and I-35, and they want your input before things get messy. If you're tired of sitting in gridlock, you should definitely check out these upcoming public meetings to see how the construction will change your daily drive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $394,020 to the Riverside Trail project costs, bringing total expenditures near $6 million.
Recreational trail users and local residents needing safer flood-resistant crossings.
Landowners in the path of the 400-foot wide right-of-way.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Commissioner's Court - Sep 1, 2026
Commissioners approved nearly $394,000 in additional funds for right-of-way acquisition and bridge engineering on the Riverside Trail project to address floodplain design challenges.
Commissioner's Court - Aug 17, 2026
A massive power line project is planned for South Bell County, and residents are worried about the lack of transparency and the impact on their land. The County is asking the state to slow down the process so everyone can have a say.
Shared-use path construction on F.M. 2483 set to start this week
Starting this week, weather permitting, TxDOT and its contractor will start a project that will construct a shared-use path along F.M. 2483 from Lake Belton High School to Morgan’s Point Road. The pr...
Commissioner's Court - May 4, 2026
A massive power line project is planned for the area, and residents are concerned about its impact on property and quality of life. The county is pushing for a local hearing to give people a voice.
Shared-use path construction on F.M. 2483 set to start this week
Starting this week, weather permitting, TxDOT and its contractor will start a project that will construct a shared-use path along F.M. 2483 from Lake Belton High School to Morgan’s Point Road. The...
Meetings provide glimpse of upcoming Interstate projects
Belton residents were able to take a look at plans last week for the expansions of Interstates 14 and 35 that some say would move key Belton exits two miles away and remove direct access to downtown. ...
Temple, Belton meetings to focus on I-14 expansion, I-35 upgrades
By David Stone The Belton Journal The Texas Department of Transportation will be hosting public meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Temple and Wednesday, Jan. 14 in B...
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Schwertner calls on Texas regulators to deny proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line applications
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Bell County landowner says cornfield dispute highlights broader concerns over power line projects
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