EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As Texas experiences rapid population and economic growth, targeted congestion-relief transportation investments are helping drivers spend less time in traffic, saving Texans millions annually.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released its 2025 Texas Top 100 Congested Road Segments report, developed with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
The report compares 2024 conditions with 2017, revealing a 12% decrease in statewide delays despite a 12% increase in travel.
This improvement saved commuters an estimated $1.8 billion in 2024, translating to $240 in annual savings per commuter.
Lauren Macias-Cervantes from TxDOT explained in KFOX14 Community Conversations that roughly half of the top 100 most congested road segments were under construction in 2024, amid a record-breaking number of active projects.
TxDOT currently has more than $60 billion in active construction projects across the state, targeting major chokepoints and improving the transportation system’s efficiency.
While most congested roads are in larger Texas cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, El Paso also made the list.
For all vehicles, Montana Ave. from Global Reach Dr. to Joe Battle Blvd. ranks 76th.
For trucks, I-10 from the Texas state line to Transmountain Rd. ranks 81st, and I-10 from Hawkins Blvd. to Lee Trevino Dr. ranks 100th.
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