The 2024 Unified Transportation Plan approved last week by the Texas Transportation Commission will serve as the largest investment allocated toward Permian Basin roads and highways, according to a NewsWest 9 report.
The 10-year transportation plan is made up of $395 million for regional connectivity, as well as a $284 million investment on US 285 between I-20 and SH 302 and an additional $18 million for passing lanes on US 285 between FM 1776 and I-10.
The fund also includes $32.6 million for passing lanes on US 67 in Upton County and $60 million in regional connectivity that was included for I-20 in the Midland-Odessa area.
The 2024 Texas Department of Transportation UTP proposal also includes $686 million for the I-20 expansion from FM 1936 in Odessa to FM 1208 in Midland, and $284 million will be allocated toward US 285 widening from BI-20 to SH 302 in Reeves County.
An additional $18 million will be used for passing lanes from FM 1776 to I-10 in Pecos County, and $32.6 million will go to US 67 Super 2 Design from Reagan County Line to CR 450 in Upton County.
The proposal also notes $579 million in commission strategic or commission discretionary funding for I-20 widening and improvements in Midland and Odessa.