Texas's transportation infrastructure is getting a huge boost from the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a record investment of $142 billion which includes funding for a 10 year - $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan. This is a $25 billion increase in total investment from the previous year.
Many smaller projects in this overall plan will address roads identified on Texas' "100 Most Congested Roadways" list.
Abbott praises the state economy for being strong enough to provide this investment and says Texans in both metro and rural areas will benefit from the transportation projects.
“Through this record transportation investment project, the State of Texas will further improve roadway congestion and safety to meet the growing needs of Texans in our large metros, rural communities, and everywhere in between" said Governor Abbott. "This plan will not only connect Texans from every corner of our state, it will also bolster our economic growth and ensure Texans and businesses continue to thrive for generations to come.”
“This plan will help the lives of all Texans for years to come as we work to move people and goods safely and efficiently in our rural, urban, and metropolitan areas,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “TxDOT is already putting these resources to work with a record number of projects aimed at improving safety and saving lives on our roadways."
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