TxDOT Commission Approves $70 Billion For Congestion Relief And Mobility Improvements

The Texas Transportation Commission has approved $70 billion in new projects. The work will take place over the next ten years as part of TxDOT's Unified Transportation Program. Officials say it's the largest allocation in TxDOT's history.

The program will pay for millions of dollars of work in the Houston region. That includes a new Ship Channel Bridge on the Sam Houston Tollway, along with construction of the eastern segments of the Grand Parkway. There's also money for bike and pedestrian improvements.