Looking back on a month of progress in March

April 7, 2026

By Ryan LaFontaine

AUSTIN — From major highway groundbreakings to new safety funding, March marked another month of momentum for TxDOT as it continues to expand and modernize infrastructure across the state.

Major highway projects break ground and move forward

In North Texas, TxDOT officially broke ground on the $888 million I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas. The transformative project will widen I-30 from six to 12 lanes between the I-35E and I-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 FM 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 and Gulf Coast projects address safety and 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 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.

Across Texas, March highlighted TxDOT’s continued focus on safety, congestion relief, and preparing for future growth. With projects underway in every region—from urban interstate rebuilds to rural highway expansions and rail safety upgrades—the agency is steadily advancing a more connected and resilient transportation network.