I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I–27.

In Texas, from Sterling City to Lamesa, U.S. Route 87 is designated as Interstate Route I–27E and Texas Routes 158 and 349 via I–20 are designated as Interstate Route I–27W. U.S. Route 287 from Dumas, Texas to the border between Texas and Oklahoma is designated as Interstate Route I–27N.

Bill 118 s 992, also known as the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to designate Interstate Highway 27 (I-27) as a primary north-south route in the United States highway system.

If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to designate I-27 as a route that runs from the northern border of the state of Texas to the southern border of the state of Texas. This designation would provide federal funding and support for the maintenance and improvement of I-27, ensuring that it meets the standards of other major interstate highways in the country.

Proponents of the bill argue that designating I-27 as a primary route would improve transportation efficiency and safety in the region, as well as promote economic development and growth. They believe that the designation would attract more businesses and travelers to the area, boosting the local economy. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential cost of maintaining and upgrading I-27 to meet interstate highway standards. They also question the necessity of designating I-27 as a primary route, arguing that the current system of state highways adequately serves the region. Overall, the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to impact transportation and economic development in the state of Texas. Its passage would signal a commitment to improving infrastructure and connectivity in the region.