TxDOT Withholds Data on Proposed SH 22 Roundabout | The Locally Times
The Texas Department of Transportation held a public meeting for a proposed roundabout on SH 22, but has not released project costs, a construction timeline, or the specific data justifying the project.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has initiated plans for a new roundabout in Clifton, holding a public meeting on March 5, 2026, for the proposed SH 22 at Laguna Park Roundabout Project. While the hybrid in-person and virtual meeting served as the first official public step, TxDOT has not released the foundational documents that typically accompany such proposals. The public record contains the meeting announcement but lacks detailed schematics, environmental assessments, or traffic impact studies. ## Project Rationale Undisclosed Publicly available documents do not explain the rationale for selecting a roundabout for the Laguna Park intersection. TxDOT has not released traffic data, accident reports, or engineering studies to detail the specific safety or congestion problems the project is intended to solve. Without this underlying data, the public cannot independently verify the need for the project or assess its merits. The record also does not explain why a roundabout was chosen over other potential solutions, such as traffic signals or additional turn lanes. The documents do not specify what, if any, alternative designs were considered and why they were rejected. ## No Cost Estimate or Timeline Released The financial and logistical details of the project remain undisclosed. TxDOT has not provided a cost estimate, a proposed budget, or a funding source. Records do not indicate whether the project will be funded through existing state transportation budgets or require new allocations, leaving the financial impact on taxpayers unknown. No official timeline has been published. The public record lacks projected start or completion dates, information on potential traffic disruptions or detours, and measures to mitigate impacts on local businesses and daily commutes along the SH 22 corridor. ## Public Feedback Not Yet Public Although the March 5 meeting was held to gather community feedback, TxDOT has not released a summary of the comments, questions, or concerns raised by residents. The public record does not show what input was received from Clifton residents, business owners, or commuters, nor has the agency stated how this feedback will be incorporated into the project's final design. Without a summary, the community cannot know what concerns were raised or how the department plans to address them.