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Will Construction on 290 Ever End? TxDOT Answers Your Questions

Transportation in general is a common complaint among Houstonians. But there’s one project in particular that may annoy drivers the most, and that’s Highway 290. The highway is currently undergoing a $2.3 billion widening project. Officials say the project is supposed to wrap up by late next year. We talk with Karen Othon of TxDOT […]

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Transportation in general is a common complaint among Houstonians. But there's one project in particular that may annoy drivers the most, and that's Highway 290.

The highway is currently undergoing a $2.3 billion widening project. Officials say the project is supposed to wrap up by late next year.

We talk with Karen Othon of TxDOT about the project to learn more about the big payoff for drivers once the project's complete.

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