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I-45 Expansion Impacts

Stories from the communities who will be effected by the NHHIP

LINK Houston and Stop TxDOT I-45

Dr. Zoabe Hafeez

"Streets like that are hard to come by in Houston and it’s a shame to destroy it by widening the freeway."



Sean Jefferson

"They always have major plans, but they do not even seek the community feedback they should"



Kendra London

"One side of the freeway feels like a community, the other side feels like a struggle."



Debbie Tesar

"People have already been notified that their homes will be taken."



Stop TxDOT I-45

"Not wanted, not needed"



Jeff Trevino

"What makes Near Northside special is the sense of community."



Dennis Brando

"The idea of a deck park is ridiculous"



Hasud Patel

"The Texas Department of Transportation is offering low figures to business owners who will lose their income."



Peggy Robinson

"We are concerned that the proposed I-45 expansion will worsen air quality, noise, and cut off access between east and west."



Yolanda Nájera



Robie Chapa



Elda Reyes

"For us to search for a different house in a different neighborhood where we will be safe and comfortable will be very difficult for us "



Ruby Glass

"The proposed I-45 expansion will not benefit Acres Home. It will bypass us."