Editing Interstate 27 (section)

==Future==
{{Main article|Ports to Plains Corridor}}
In 1995, a study of a southern extension of I-27 to [[Interstate 10 in Texas|I-10]] found that a full freeway extension would not be economically feasible,<ref>[[Austin American-Statesman]], Towns to vie for I-27 extension, July 18, 1995{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> instead recommending limited upgrades to the three corridors studied: [[Texas State Highway 349|SH&nbsp;349]] via [[Midland, Texas|Midland]] and [[Odessa, Texas|Odessa]] to east of [[Fort Stockton, Texas|Fort Stockton]], [[U.S. Route 87 in Texas|US&nbsp;87]] via [[Big Spring, Texas|Big Spring]] to [[Sonora, Texas|Sonora]] or [[Junction, Texas|Junction]], and [[U.S. Route 84 in Texas|US&nbsp;84]] via [[Sweetwater, Texas|Sweetwater]] to Sonora or Junction. Of the three corridors, the Sweetwater route came the closest to warranting a freeway.<ref>[[San Antonio Express-News]], Engineers opt for improving 3 roads, May 14, 1996{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> The [[Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century]], passed in 1998, designated I-27 as part of the [[Ports to Plains Corridor]], a [[High Priority Corridor]] from [[Mexico]] at [[Laredo, Texas|Laredo]] to [[Denver]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher = Ports to Plains study |url = http://www.coloradodot.info/library/studies/ports2plains |title = Frequently Asked Questions |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120115101626/http://www.coloradodot.info/library/studies/ports2plains |archive-date = January 15, 2012 |access-date = August 1, 2007 }}{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> This corridor crosses [[Interstate 20 in Texas|I-20]] at Big Spring and Midland (via a split) and I-10 at Sonora.<ref>{{cite map |publisher = Ports to Plains study |url = http://www.coloradodot.info/library/studies/ports2plains |title = Corridor Map |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120115101626/http://www.coloradodot.info/library/studies/ports2plains |archive-date = January 15, 2012 |access-date = August 1, 2007 }}{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> The part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within Texas was a proposed [[Trans-Texas Corridor]].<ref>{{cite map |author = [[Texas Department of Transportation]] |url = http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas/trans_texas_corridor_2002.jpg |title = Trans-Texas Corridor conceptual map |year = 2002 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070820183318/http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas/trans_texas_corridor_2002.jpg |archive-date = August 20, 2007 }}{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> Some parts of this plan have [[Interstate 14|I-14]] possibly ending where I-27 will cross I-20. The [[Texas Department of Transportation]] (TxDOT) recommends studying I-27 extension again.<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/2017-11-25/txdot-recommends-studying-i-27-extension-again |title = TxDOT recommends studying I-27 extension again |access-date = June 10, 2019 |archive-date = November 12, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181112085404/http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/2017-11-25/txdot-recommends-studying-i-27-extension-again |url-status = live }}</ref> I-27 is planned to be extended from Loop 289 to FM 1585 (Loop 88).<ref>{{AASHTO minutes |year = 2023A |access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref>

On June 10, 2019, Governor [[Greg Abbott]] signed Texas House Bill&nbsp;1079, which authorizes a comprehensive study to extend I-27 north of Amarillo and south of Lubbock to [[Laredo, Texas|Laredo]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher = [[Associated Press]] |url = https://www.apnews.com/4bdfbe8a40ba44958d772be1be2f4af8 |title = Abbott signs bill requesting study on I-27 expansion |date = June 17, 2019 |access-date = June 19, 2019 |archive-date = June 19, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190619215353/https://www.apnews.com/4bdfbe8a40ba44958d772be1be2f4af8 |url-status = live }}</ref> The proposed route south of Lubbock would have the Interstate go to [[Lamesa, Texas|Lamesa]], then split with one route going toward [[Midland, Texas|Midland]] and the other traveling to [[Big Spring, Texas|Big Spring]]. The two routes would then merge near [[Sterling City, Texas|Sterling City]], travel through [[San Angelo, Texas|San Angelo]] and [[Del Rio, Texas|Del Rio]], travel near the border until [[Eagle Pass, Texas|Eagle Pass]], turn east to [[Carrizo Springs, Texas|Carrizo Springs]], then travel south to Laredo.<ref>{{cite web |work = [[Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]] |last = Dotray |first = Matt |url = https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190612/governor-signs-bill-calling-for-interstate-27-extension-study |title = Governor signs bill calling for Interstate 27 extension study |date = June 12, 2019 |access-date = June 19, 2019 |archive-date = June 19, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190619215357/https://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20190612/governor-signs-bill-calling-for-interstate-27-extension-study |url-status = live }}</ref>

In June 2024, it was announced that I-27 would potentially run along the [[Heartland Expressway]] and the [[Theodore Roosevelt Expressway]] through [[Nebraska]], [[South Dakota]], [[North Dakota]], and [[Montana]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Anhalt |first = Michael |date = June 13, 2024 |title = New interstate to run through North Dakota |url = https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/06/13/new-interstate-run-through-north-dakota/ |access-date = June 14, 2024 |publisher = KFYR-TV |language = en }}</ref> It also forms part of the Great Plains International Trade Corridor, continuing north to [[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan]].<ref>[[Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor Coalition]], [http://portstoplains.com/partners.htm PTP Partners: Great Plains International Trade Corridor], accessed August 2007 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916211134/http://portstoplains.com/partners.htm |date=September 16, 2008 }}{{full citation needed|date=November 2017}}</ref> Currently, no Interstates connect to Saskatchewan.

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On March 15, 2022, the [[Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022|2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act]] was signed by President [[Joe Biden]] that added the extension of I-27 north to [[Raton, New Mexico]], and south to [[Laredo, Texas|Laredo]] to the Interstate Highway System.<ref>{{Cite news |first = Alex |last = Driggars |date = March 15, 2022 |title = Raton to Laredo corridor added to Interstate Highway System, paving way for I-27 expansion |url = https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2022/03/15/lubbock-amarillo-interstate-27-expansion-gets-federal-designation-omnibus-bill/7052683001/ |access-date = March 17, 2022 |website = Lubbock Avalanche-Journal |language = en |archive-date = July 15, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220715184743/https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2022/03/15/lubbock-amarillo-interstate-27-expansion-gets-federal-designation-omnibus-bill/7052683001/ |url-status = live }}</ref> A bill introduced in March 2023 would explicitly designate the extension as I-27 with two [[List of auxiliary Interstate Highways|auxiliary routes]] numbered I-227 and I-327.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Clark |first1 = Carol A. |title = Luján Joins Legislation To Name Future Interstate Ports-To-Plains Corridor From Laredo, Texas To Raton, New Mexico As 'Interstate 27' |url = https://ladailypost.com/lujan-joins-legislation-to-name-future-interstate-ports-to-plains-corridor-from-laredo-texas-to-raton-new-mexico-as-interstate-27/ |access-date = May 12, 2023 |work = Los Alamos Daily Post |date = March 30, 2023 }}</ref> I-227 is proposed to be routed via [[Texas State Highway 158|SH&nbsp;158]] from [[Sterling City, Texas|Sterling City]] to Midland and [[Texas State Highway 349|SH&nbsp;349]] from Midland to [[Lamesa, Texas|Lamesa]]; I-327 would utilize US&nbsp;287 from [[Dumas, Texas|Dumas]] to the [[Oklahoma]] state line.<ref>{{USBill|118|s|992|pipe=Text of the I–27 Numbering Act of 2023|site=yes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first = Alex |last = Driggars |date = March 28, 2023 |title = Cruz, Cornyn introduce legislation to name I-27 extension project |url = https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/03/28/cruz-cornyn-introduce-legislation-to-name-i-27-extension-project/70056698007/ |website = Lubbock Avalanche-Journal |language = en |access-date = April 4, 2023 }}</ref><!--Lubbock Avalanche-Journal erroneously states US 87 being used for the IH 327 corridor from Dumas to Oklahoma border; US 87 does not enter Oklahoma.--> It would also formally name the Interstate the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Stringer |first1 = Matt |title = Cruz, Cornyn Work to Enable New 'Ports-to-Plains' Texas Interstate Highway |url = https://thetexan.news/cruz-cornyn-work-to-enable-new-ports-to-plains-texas-interstate-highway/ |access-date = May 12, 2023 |work = The Texan |location = Austin |date = March 29, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1 = Johnston |first1 = Georgina |title = New bill would name Ports-to-Plains Corridor 'Interstate 27' |url = https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/new-bill-would-name-ports-to-plains-corridor-interstate-27/ |access-date = May 12, 2023 |publisher = KLBK-TV/KAMC-TV |work = Everything Lubbock |date = March 28, 2023 }}</ref> The bill was introduced by legislators from both Texas and New Mexico.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Maxwell |first1 = Nicole |title = New Mexico and Texas could get new interstate |url = https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2023/03/30/new-mexico-and-texas-could-get-new-interstate/ |access-date = May 12, 2023 |work = NM Political Report |date = March 30, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1 = Ellis |first1 = Dusty |title = What you need to know about Interstate 27 |url = https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/local-politics/what-you-need-to-know-about-interstate-27/ |access-date = July 13, 2023 |work = ConchoValleyHomepage.com |date = July 12, 2023 }}</ref> On August 1, 2023, the legislation passed through the U.S. Senate with some slight modifications; I-227 was redesignated as I-27W with I-27 between Sterling City and Lamesa redesignated as I-27E and I-327 was redesignated as I-27N.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = McEwen |first1 = Mella |title = Senate passes act to create I-27 West through Midland |url = https://www.mrt.com/business/article/senate-passes-act-create-i-27-west-midland-18270534.php |access-date = August 21, 2023 |work = Midland Reporter Telegram |date = August 1, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1 = Bordner |first1 = Zachery |title = MOTRAN talks I-27, what it means for Midland/Odessa, Big Spring |url = https://www.yourbasin.com/news/motran-talks-i-27-what-it-means-for-midland-odessa-big-spring/ |access-date = August 21, 2023 |work = Yourbasin |date = August 5, 2023 }}</ref> The act was passed again by the Senate in March 2024 after some changes were made in the U.S. House of Representatives in December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Shaffer |first1 = Ben |title = I-27 Numbering Act passes Senate, encompasses Midland |url = https://www.mrt.com/news/article/i-27-numbering-act-names-future-interstate-18886262.php |access-date = April 11, 2024 |work = Midland Reporter-Telegram |date = March 11, 2024 |language = en }}</ref>