The City of Houston has approved amendments to the 2023 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) and authorized the publication of the 2024 MTFP in map form. The amendments include six proposals, such as the realignment of Tuckerton Road, reclassification of Bissonnet Street from Harlem Road to FM 1464, and deletion of Birnham Woods Boulevard. These changes have been approved by the Planning Commission following a thorough review process that included public comments, stakeholder coordination, and multiple hearings. The amendments ensure better alignment, safer roadways, and enhanced transportation infrastructure in the City and its ETJ.
These amendments are crucial for maintaining a well-connected, safe, and sustainable transportation network in the rapidly growing areas of Houston and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Realignments, reclassifications, and deletions help address community needs, safety concerns, and development pressures, while ensuring that future infrastructure projects are consistent with the long-term planning goals of the city.