All schematics are preliminary except as noted.
To the surprise of few, a plan to almost double the congested Katy Freeway and to speed funding for the project with a toll road down the middle scored a hit at two town hall meetings this week. The toll-road idea was an overwhelming favorite at Thursday's meeting, which drew about 500 residents to Memorial Senior High School, itself located just a few blocks from the freeway. Besides losing several businesses, the Spring Branch YMCA and about 60 homes along Bunningham and nearby streets, she said, the enclave city of about 4,000 residents would endure increased pollution from exhaust fumes, noise and lighting. The two public meetings were hosted by U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston. At both of this week's meetings, Harris County Judge Robert Eckels explained the toll road plan and the Texas Department of Transportation's current widening plan.