Looking back on a month of progress in April

TxDOT highway construction in North Texas 2026.

May 7, 2026

By Ryan LaFontaine

AUSTIN — From West Texas to the Gulf Coast, April brought steady progress on major transportation projects for TxDOT.

Panhandle and West Texas: major upgrades and 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. Crews are currently paving northbound lanes, with the project on track for completion in 2028. 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 FM 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 and corridor improvements

In Longview, construction began on a $3.2 million rehabilitation project along McCann Road between U.S. Route 80 and Loop 281. Crews are currently 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 RM 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 are also included, with construction expected to continue through 2029.

South Texas: safety and 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.

Across Texas, April highlighted TxDOT’s continued focus on delivering projects that improve safety, reduce congestion and support growing communities.