- Why are you rebuilding US 290?
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The reconstruction of US 290 is essential due to the exploding rates of growth in the Houston region. The City of Houston is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States and the largest in Texas.
With growth-rate predictions at approximately 41% between the years 2000 and 2025, traffic congestion and transportation-related problems will follow. The regional transportation network will be unable to provide an acceptable level of service on many travel corridors. In particular, the US 290 Corridor has experienced considerable growth. With the current corridor population at 412,000 and a projected 2025 population of 708,000, this corridor is facing serious transportation issues.
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