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<br /> <br />City of La Porte <br />Established 1892 <br /> <br />February 22, 2008 <br /> <br />The Honorable Nick Lampson <br />Congress of the United States <br />436 Cannon House Office Building <br />Washington, D.C. 20515 <br /> <br />Re: Appropriations Request Form/Fiscal Year 2009 <br />State. Highway 146 Overpasses at Wharton Weems Boulevard, Shoreacres <br />Boulevard, and Red Bluff Road <br /> <br />Dear Congressman Lampson: <br /> <br />At their February 21, 2008, meeting, the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission <br />received a status update on State Highway 146 Overpasses at Wharton Weems Boulevard, <br />Shoreacres Boulevard, and Red Bluff Road in $outheast Harris County. The Planning and <br />Zoning Commission extends its unanimous support for these vital projects, which are in the <br />best interest of the community and the region as well. With-the recent developments of Port <br />. Crossing, a_ business park adjacent to State Highway 146 to the west and the upcoming <br />residential development to the east, the _.. Wharton Weems Boulevard Overpass is extremely <br />important and should be out first priority. In addition, these intersections are extremely <br />important to the continued economic development of the region and.our community. <br /> <br />State Highway 146 is the major north-south route through La Porte and is an important <br />corridor, as well as a hurricane evacuation route programmed to move residents in the region <br />northward through La Porte. While a significant economic development engine, the Port's <br />construction pace has surpassed TxDOT's ability to react with the necessary funding and <br />construction. <br /> <br />We hope that you are able to assist us in securing these funds and again, thank you for this <br />opportunity to convey the message of this community to our Congressman. We wish you well <br />and thank you for your dedication and service to the public. <br /> <br />ifel , <br />~~M son <br /> <br />Chairperson, La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission <br /> <br /> <br />604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. · La Porte, Texas 77571 . (281) 471-5020 <br />