Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a new 10-year transportation plan from the Texas Department of Transportation in August, outlining a nearly $4 billion investment in the Austin area.
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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.
