Residents are reacting to a Texas Department of Transportation proposal to expand Jackson Road in the McAllen and Pharr areas.

TxDOT wants to expand the road from two lanes to three.

An in-person meeting was held on Tuesday at Kennedy Middle School to discsuss the project. TxDOT said they would need about 19 acres of land from property owners in the area, which could require some people to move entirely.

TxDOT said the road expansion would prevent traffic from jamming up in the McAllen-Pharr area.

Residents can still voice their opinion on the proposal. Comments must be submitted by April 3.

To leave a comment on the proposal, click here.