The big picture
The plan focuses on improving local roads and tackling major congestion points to keep up with rapid population growth and expanding economy. The investment falls under the more than $146 billion outlined for roads across the state.
“We must strengthen our roadways and improve congestion and safety to keep our economy booming and keep Texans moving. By investing billions of dollars in our transportation network today, we will build the future of Texas for generations to come,” Abbott said in a statement.
On Aug. 21, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the 10-year plan, known as the 2026 Unified Transportation Program, which outlines $101.6 billion in projects to enhance safety and community connections. This is the third year in a row the plan has topped $100 billion, with nearly $45 billion dedicated to project development and routine maintenance, according to a news release.
Zooming in
Many of the projects in the 2026 plan are roadway segments identified on Texas’ 100 Most Congested Roadways list.
Main thoroughfares across the Austin area are expected to see funding from the state, including I-35, SH 130, SH 71 near the airport, Loop 360, RM 620 and RM 1826. The plan also calls for millions allocated toward traffic management technology along I-35 and SH 71.
Travis County
- SH 130: from SH 45N to SH 45S
- I-35 Capital Express Central
- FM 812: from US 183 to SH 130 SBFR
- FM 812: from west of SH 130 to Peterson Road
- SH 71: from east of Riverside to US 183
- SH 71: from US 183 to Presidential Boulevard
- Loop 360: intersection at Spicewood Springs Road
- Loop 360: intersection at Courtyard Drive
- RM 2222: intersection at Courtyard Drive
- Loop 360: intersection at Lakewood Drive
- RM 620: from SH 71 to Hudson Bend
- RM 1826: from Hwy. 290 to SH 45
- SH 130: from SH 45N to SH 45S
- Hwy. 79: from I-35 to east of FM 1460
- US 183: from SH 138 to north of CR 254
- RM 2243: from SW Bypass to Norwood Drive
- FM 973: from Hwy. 79 to Samsung Highway
- RM 620: reconstruction from Little Elm Trail to south of Foundation Road
- Hwy. 290: Roger Hanks Parkway to east of Rob Shelton Drive
- SH 71: From Colorado Circle to SH 21
- FM 812:From Doyle Road to SH 21