Public meeting scheduled for June 28 on possible U.S. Highway 281 relief route

Trucks headed north along U.S. Highway 281 are directed on to U.S. 190 East to connect with nearby U.S. 183. AA ROADS.COM
Trucks headed north along U.S. Highway 281 are directed on to U.S. 190 East to connect with nearby U.S. 183. AA ROADS.COM

A public meeting is set for Tuesday to gather input on the future of a U.S. Highway 281 relief route around Lampasas.

The in-person open house meeting, hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation and the city of Lampasas, will take place at Lampasas Middle School from 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

Lisa Tipton, TxDOT Brownwood District public information officer, said the meeting is the first stage of the pub…