Project: Interstate 27

Summary

Interstate 27 is a north-south highway, which traverses the northern panhandle and high plains of Texas.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type New Highway/Freeway
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 29,912
Length (mi) 124.00
Economic Distress 1.30
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 137
Population Growth Rate (%) 1.0%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.5%
Market Size 115,764
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 17.9448
Topography 3

Geography

Region Southwest
State TX
County Lubbock, Swisher, Randall, Potter
City Amarillo to Lubbock
Urban/Class Level Mixed
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 1974
Post Construction Study Date 2002
Construction Start Date 1974
Construction End Date 1992
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 1992
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $453,400,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $1,450,411,700

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

Measure Pre project Post project Change % Change

Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

Measure Total

Case Location

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Narrative

Interstate 27

Attachments

Interstate 27 - Texas

Social and Economic Effects of Highways in Texas