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Officials Outline Infrastructure Projects Across Amarillo
State and city leaders advance road, facility, water and energy upgrades backed by specific funding commitments.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is advancing a $312 million initiative to upgrade I-27 and State Loop 335 to a four-lane divided section and eventual freeway, with completion anticipated by late 2028.
These investments address long-standing needs for improved connectivity and maintenance in Amarillo. Multiple capital projects are moving forward at the same time, affecting daily travel, city operations and utility service for residents.
Roadway Improvements
The City of Amarillo is resurfacing over 17 miles of arterial roadways in the 2025-2026 Street Maintenance Project, funded by a contract amount exceeding $11 million. The Texas Department of Transportation project targets sections of I-27 and State Loop 335. Together the efforts focus on arterial and highway corridors that carry significant local traffic.
City Facility Upgrades
A $35 million renovation is transforming the historic Amarillo Hardware Building into the city's new City Hall, scheduled to open in late 2024. The project relocates municipal offices while preserving an existing downtown structure.
Water Meter Replacements
Digital water meter upgrades funded by a $29.5 million loan are replacing meters across the city to improve data tracking and customer service. The work covers residential and commercial accounts throughout Amarillo.
Energy Infrastructure Partnership
The $60 billion+ Fermi America AI campus project in Amarillo includes a partnership to develop an 11-gigawatt private grid to power next-generation AI energy needs. This development adds a large-scale component to local infrastructure planning.
Work on the listed projects continues according to the stated schedules and funding agreements. Residents can monitor progress through city and TxDOT project pages for updates on timelines and impacts.