A record $142 billion investment in transportation infrastructure was announced by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday
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The entire investment as announced by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for transportation infrastructure is up $25 billion from the previous year.
The $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway development plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to improve safety, reduce congestion and connectivity, and protect Texas roadways is included in the record investment as declared by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Tyler District (Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties) will receive $2.7 billion in funds from the 2024 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which will go toward the initiatives to be mentioned below.
1-20 will be widened for $408 million from SH 31 to the Smith County boundary, $268 million will be spent in Gregg County to increase accessibility, safety, and mobility at the I-20 and SH 31 Interchange, $194 million will be spent in Cherokee County on widening and safety upgrades on US 175 from CR 3509 east to FM 347, and $190 million will be spent in Smith County to widen and improve safety along FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Highway).
The said projects for the said investment announced by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are from an article by Tyler Morning Telegraph.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott aims for more convenient ways of transportation in the state he is leading.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott believes that the investment is worth it in order to build and improve transportation infrastructure for Texas’s future.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extremely appreciative of the economic boost and is eager for a stronger Texas.
In a press release, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that with this historic $142 billion investment that will bolster our roads and create a next-generation transportation network, Texas has made significant progress in its transportation infrastructure.
Several of the projects in this plan that include road segments are included in the list of the 100 Most Congested Roadways in Texas. Since 2015, $66.7 billion has been invested in completed, continuing, and prospective non-tolled projects, which will be supported by increased funding for Texas Clear Lanes congestion-relief initiatives.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott had thought of the investment thoroughly. Focusing on transportation means, he also cares about the safety and trustworthiness of the projects so criteria are needed to be followed.
The state of Texas has taken a big step toward sustainable development, economic growth, and ties to other countries with the declaration of the investment by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for strengthening Texas’s transportation.
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