Archive: Segment 6

The Tyler Outer Loop was first envisioned 40 years ago by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This vision has since expanded to a larger regional focus to connect communities along the East Texas Hourglass corridor. The North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) is sponsoring this proposed project. A feasibility study for Segment 6 began in late 2018 and identified three reasonable and feasible routes and now the environmental study is underway for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS process evaluates alternatives that meet the purpose and need for the project while avoiding and minimizing impacts to environmental and community resources for Toll 49 Segment 6.

Nov. 4, 2025 Update: In response to public comments received from the May Public Scoping Meetings, a new Teal alternative segment option is being considered to address community concerns and feedback. The newly proposed alternative segment option would shift the Teal route further west, away from Kissam Intermediate School, and allow Toll 49 to cross over SH 64 at Spur 248 (University Boulevard). This crossing option was included in the initial feasibility study process and is now being reconsidered.

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Design layouts for this crossing option, as well as layouts for the other routes presented during the scoping meetings, will be presented at the public meeting planned for summer 2026.