Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently announced the approval of $148 billion in total investment for the state’s transportation infrastructure by the state’s legislature.
[Above photo by TxDOT]
That includes the unanimous adoption of the $104 billion 10-year Unified Transportation Program developed by the Texas Department of Transportation along with an additional $43 billion for infrastructure development and routine maintenance – a $5.6 billion increase in total investment from 2023.
“Strengthening our roadways and transportation infrastructure is critical for Texas to remain the ‘Best State for Business’ in the nation,” the governor said in a statement.
“With the adoption of this record-breaking $148 billion transportation investment, we will continue to meet the needs of Texans in rural, urban, and metropolitan communities while also improving roadway congestion and safety,” he stressed.
“With a booming population and economy, TxDOT is meeting the moment with a record investment in our state roadway system to ensure Texas remains the preferred destination for families and businesses,” added J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., chairman of the Texas Transportation Commission.
“This historic transportation investment focusing on safety and congestion relief will help meet the needs of Texans for years to come,” he said.
“This investment impacts communities across the state, with projects that can help save lives and improve connectivity,” noted Marc Williams, TxDOT executive director. “TxDOT has a record amount of active construction projects this year and this will help continue that work of moving people and goods safely and efficiently in our rural, urban and metropolitan areas.”
[Editor’s note: Williams has served as the chair of the Council on Rail Transportation for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials since May 2023.]
The funding provided by the state legislature includes an increase of $1.9 billion for Texas Clear Lanes congestion-relief projects, supporting the $75.8 billion total investment for completed, under-construction, and planned non-tolled projects since 2015.
It also includes around a $17.3 billion investment in safety and an additional $1.7 billion in funding for rural corridors and key roadways in economic hubs, TxDOT noted.
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