On Thursday, the Texas Transportation Commission voted to approve its Unified Transportation Program (UTP) which included a record setting $104.17 billion investment package for the statewide transportation system for the period 2025-2034.
New additions to the authorized projects in the PBMPO area which consists of Midland, Odessa and the surrounding area now include the following;
>> A new interchange at E.Loop 338 and 87th Street – $35 million
>> Widening of SH 158 from Wadley to Briarwood (five lanes) – $6.5 million
>> Partial funding for a new interchange on State Highway 191 at County Road 1250 – $16 million
>> Operational improvements on Loop 250 between Midland Drive and Midkiff – $5 million.
Currently, the PBMPO is preparing its 25-year long range plan which includes listed projects in the state’s 10-year UTP and beyond. Stakeholders and interested citizens are encouraged to respond to the survey that the PBMPO has made available on its website at www.permianbasinmpo.com. The plan will be completed by November 2024 and will cover the planning period 2025-2050.
