From major highway grundbreakings to new safety funding, March and April marked months of momentum for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as it continues to expand and modernize infrastructure across the state.
Heree's what happened in March:
Major Highway Projects Break Ground
In North Texas, TxDOT broke ground on the $888 million Interstate 30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas.
The transformative project will widen I-30 from six to 12 lanes between the Interstate 35E and Interstate 45 interchanges, enhance pedestrian safety and also reconnect and improve city street connections. Construction is expected to continue through 2031.
In the Panhandle, crews began a $44 million safety improvement project along U.S. 60 in Hereford, focusing on roadway reconstruction, ADA upgrades and drainage improvement.
Farther north in Grayson County, TxDOT accelerated construction along U.S. 75 to address safety concerns and congestion, particularly near key access points to hospitals and major highways.
In the Houston area, the long-running $128.2 million widening of Farm-to-Market 1960 is nearing completion. The project expands the roadway from four to six lanes with added medians, sidewalks and turn lanes — improvements expected to ease congestion and support continued growth in the Lake Houston region.
South Texas, Coast Projects Address Safety, Resilience
In the Rio Grande Valley, TxDOT is preparing for a nearly $196 million overhaul of State Highway 4 near Brownsville. The project will widen the roadway, add shoulders and a bike path and address flooding and safety concerns along the corridor.
Meanwhile, in Sugar Land, construction continues on Interstate 69 over the Brazos River, where lane closures and detours are in place as crews work to address erosion and improve the long-term reliability of the bridge.
East Texas Corridor Development Continues
In deep East Texas, TxDOT is advancing work on the future Interstate 69 corridor in Nacogdoches County. Crews are upgrading U.S. 59 to interstate standards by adding lanes and building new bridges, with completion expected in 2027. The project is expected to improve hurricane evacuation routes, reduce congestion and boost economic development across the region.
And here's what happened in April:
Panhandle, West Texas: Major Upgrades, New Openings
In Amarillo, multiple projects moved forward along Interstate 27 and Interstate 40, including a $312 million effort to expand I-27 to six lanes between Amarillo and Canyon. Additional work across the region includes intersection upgrades, ADA improvements and new reduced-conflict U-turns aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.
Farther south in Lubbock County, TxDOT opened the first segments of Loop 88, marking a major milestone for the future outer loop. The newly opened stretches include a rebuilt section of Farm-to-Market 1585, now transformed into a six-lane freeway with frontage roads, bridges and ramps.
The project is part of a long-term plan to improve connectivity and accommodate growth across the Lubbock area.
East Texas: Rehabilitation, Corridor improvements
In Longview, construction began on a $3.2 million rehabilitation project along McCann Road between U.S. 80 and Loop 281. Crews are repairing the roadway base and surface, with the project expected to be completed within a few months.
Central Texas: Tackling Congestion in Austin
In Austin, TxDOT broke ground on a $68 million project along Loop 360 near Ranch-to-Market 2222 and Courtyard Drive — one of the city's most congested corridors. The project will replace traffic signals with an underpass at Courtyard Drive and construct a diverging diamond interchange at RM 2222 to improve traffic flow and safety.
Additional pedestrian and bicycle paths also are included, with construction expected to continue through 2029.
South Texas: Safety, Community Improvements
In San Antonio, construction is moving forward on pedestrian safety upgrades along Roosevelt Avenue. Improvements include new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and flashing beacons designed to reduce crashes and support safer travel for residents. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
In the Rio Grande Valley, TxDOT is preparing to launch a $32 million expansion of Conway Avenue. The project will widen the roadway from four to six lanes, add a center median and sidewalks, and improve drainage to reduce flooding. ♣
(This article is reprinted courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation.)
