HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a massive new 10-year transportation plan worth more than $146 billion, and some of the biggest benefits could be coming to Houston drivers stuck in daily gridlock.

The plan, crafted by the Texas Department of Transportation, is designed to ease congestion, improve safety, and keep pace with Texas’ rapid population and economic growth.

“This more than $146 billion investment in our roadways will help Texas meet the critical needs of our growing state,” Abbott said, noting that strong infrastructure is key to keeping “Texans moving” and the economy thriving.

Houston at the center of congestion

According to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 100 Most Congested Roadways in Texas report, two of the state’s top five traffic trouble spots are i

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