The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual and in-person meeting to discuss proposed improvements to State Highway 4 (Boca Chica Blvd) in Cameron County. The project aims to expand the roadway, enhance safety, and improve transportation infrastructure in the region.
TxDOT proposes to widen approximately 13 miles of SH 4 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided highway between FM 1419 (Oklahoma Avenue) and Joanna Street. Key features of the $179 million project include:
- Two 12-foot concrete travel lanes in each direction
- 8-foot shoulders on both sides
- An 8-foot-wide bike path on the south side between Quicksilver Avenue and LBJ Boulevard
The in-person meeting will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Senator Eddie A. Lucio Jr. Middle School Cafeteria at 300 N. Vermillion Ave. in Brownsville.
The in-person public meeting will be held as an open house, and TxDOT representatives will be available to answer questions. Displays and exhibits will be available for in-person and online viewing in a prerecorded English and Spanish presentation.
The road widening project aims to increase roadway capacity, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for motorists and cyclists. Environmental clearance is expected by the summer of 2025, and construction is anticipated to begin in the winter of 2026.
TxDOT will host a virtual public meeting to provide information and gather public input on the proposed improvements.
Virtual Public Meeting
- Available Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 5 p.m.
- Access: Visit www.txdot.gov and search “SH 4 (Boca Chica Blvd)”
TxDOT encourages residents, business owners, and commuters to review the proposed plans and share their input. Public feedback will play a key role in shaping the future of SH 4.
For more information, visit www.txdot.gov and search “SH 4 (Boca Chica Blvd).”
