The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year transportation plan will invest more than $138 billion in road projects throughout the state, including Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties.
A closer look
The Texas Transportation Commission approved the 2027 Unified Transportation Program, or UTP, funding, which includes $95 billion for projects across the state and $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The investment is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen the supply chain, according to a news release.
“This 10-year plan reflects the scale and complexity of meeting Texas’ transportation needs in one of the fastest-growing states in the nation,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in the release. “It is focused on practical outcomes—improving safety, preserving the system we have, and supporting reliable movement for people and goods.”
Many of the projects in the 2027 UTP are identified on Texas’ 100 Most Congested Roadways list, according to the news release. The UTP lays out a plan for project development to enhance safety; address congestion and connectivity; and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. The program also includes public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight, international trade and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.
Collin County
Most of the new work approved in Collin County will be on or near US 380.
The Dallas District began construction on the first phase of a new 30-mile US 380 freeway system in Collin County, and future phases include an additional portion of the Spur 399 extension as it progresses north to tie into US 380 and a new location bypass around McKinney for US 380. All of these projects are part of the Texas Clear Lanes initiative, according to a news release.
Some of the new authorizations in full or partial funding of the 2027 UTP for US 380 include:
$435 million for converting a six-lane roadway into an eight-lane roadway with a continuous frontage road in Frisco from Coit Road to the US 380 and University Drive intersection.
$39.95 million for a new freeway alignment at State Spur 399 from US 75 to US 380, according to previous reporting.
$38.23 million for a new eight-lane freeway to route traffic around north McKinney, along the Bloomdale Road East corridor, starting at Ridge Road and County Road 161.
$125 million for a new freeway alignment from Trinity Falls Parkway to SH 5. This new road would be a four-lane or six-lane project that would start in 2033, according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments' project list.
$153.97 million for engineering, right-of-way acquisition and initial construction preparations for a new freeway alignment at FM 2933 to US 380 and East University Drive, according to the NCTCOG project list.
The University Drive and US 380 intersection was the 52nd-most congested roadway in Texas in 2025, according to a news release.
Denton County
The Denton County portion of the work will focus mainly on I-35W, though some work will also happen in Northlake and Prosper.
$77.23 million to widen I-35W at FM 1171
$29.77 million to widen I-35W at FM 1171 and Cleveland Gibbs Road
$11.35 million to widen I-35W at Cleveland Gibbs Road to Denton Creek Drive
$34.71 million to widen I-35W at Denton Creek Drive to FM 407
$47.85 million to widen I-35W from north of Robson Ranch Road and Crawford Road to Allred Road and John Paine Road
$85.01 million to widen I-35W at Allred Road and John Paine Road
$30.96 million to widen I-35W at FM 2449
$22.77 million to widen I-35W at Denton Creek Drive
$38.22 million to widen FM 1385, from US 380 to Union Park Boulevard
Tarrant County
Tarrant County projects fall under TxDOT’s Fort Worth District. Almost all of the new authorizations for projects in this area are south of I-820 or in rural areas such as Palo Pinto, Erath, Jack and Hood counties.
The only new authorized project locally was the US 81 intersection and operational improvements at Wagley Robertson Road and Bonds Ranch Road, which is located in north Fort Worth. The project has an estimated cost of $60 million.
