AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure.
This investment includes the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year transportation plan by the Texas Department of Transportation to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers.
It also includes over $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. This is a $5.6 billion increase in total investment from the previous year.
“Strengthening our roadways and transportation infrastructure is critical for Texas to remain the best state for business in the nation,” Abbott said.
With the adoption of this record-breaking $148 billion transportation investment, Abbott said, the state will continue to meet the needs of Texans in rural, urban and suburban communities while also improving roadway congestion and safety.
Abbott said people — and business — come to Texas for the opportunity to work, and to expand their business investment. “That’s why we’re investing in the future of Texas roads. Projects like this will ensure our products and people can move quickly to keep the Texas economy booming,” the governor said. “Together, we are building a bigger, better Texas for years to come.”
Many of the projects in the 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) are roadway segments identified on Texas’ 100 Most Congested Roadways list. Texas Clear Lanes congestion-relief projects will see an increase in funding of $1.9 billion, 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. A full breakdown is available online.
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