On Aug. 22, the Texas Transportation Commission unanimously adopted the 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which will guide Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) funding for the next decade. The projects funded by the UTP aim to improve mobility and road safety for both residential and commercial traffic. New allocations for the Permian Basin in the 2025 UTP include critical funding for I-20 in Ector County, US 285 in Reeves County, the SL 338/87th Street Interchange in Odessa, and the SH 191/CR 1250 Interchange in Midland.
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) has expressed approval of TxDOT’s continued investment in the Permian Basin. “We are thrilled that TxDOT has allocated $3.9 billion to the Odessa District over the next ten years,” said Tracee Bentley, PSP President and CEO. “From an allocation of just $253 million in 2016 to where we are now, Governor Abbott and TxDOT’s commitment to the Permian Promise could not be clearer. We are thankful for this funding and will continue doing our part to address short and long-term road safety challenges across the Permian Basin.”
The 2025 UTP will fund a record-breaking $104 billion worth of projects statewide. Proposition 1, a state transportation funding source derived from a portion of oil and gas severance taxes, now accounts for 20% of UTP funding. With most Proposition 1 funds coming from the Permian Basin, this region continues to deliver economic growth and improved infrastructure throughout Texas. The PSP is proud to partner with TxDOT on the Permian Promise as it recognizes its strategic importance locally and across the state and nation.