Spring is in the air. In construction, that means state DOTs are kicking off the season with major infrastructure projects to reshape highways, build new bridges and expand interstates. Project costs range from tens of millions to billions of dollars.
Read below for announcements from five states and the construction projects that are currently underway.
Minnesota
The Minnesota DOT’s 2026 construction season will include more than 200 projects to improve state roads, bridges and other infrastructure, plus 51 additional jobs dedicated to airports, water ports, railroad crossings and transit, according to an announcement from the agency.
“We have a robust 2026 road construction season ahead of us — when complete, these projects will help people get around more easily, improve safety, create smoother pavement, and improve connectivity for everyone who relies on our multimodal transportation system,” said MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger in the news release.
Major projects include the $195 million Highway 65 reconstruction in Blaine, where MnDOT will begin a four-year project to build four interchanges along the thoroughfare. The goal of the project is to improve travel time and reduce crashes along the highway.
Other undertakings include:
- The $114.8 million 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead.
- The $76 million I-94 expansion between Albertville and Monticello.
- The final year of the $67 million I-94 and I-394 improvements in Minneapolis.
Ohio
The Ohio DOT is kicking off what it calls a record-breaking construction season with $3.4 billion worth of work and 977 new projects, according to a news release.
This year, the agency is set to improve 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 miles of roadway, the equivalent to driving from Columbus to San Diego and back, per the announcement.
“As a state that makes and moves things, we must have a safe transportation system that is well maintained,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in the news release. “As they do each year, our ODOT teams will be making enhancements to Ohio’s roadways to better protect everyone traveling on them.”
Major projects include work on I-90 between East Ninth Street and Carnegie Avenue in Cuyahoga County, a $280 million job where the agency will replace the pavement and five bridges. In addition, the agency will deploy $274 million to expand 25 miles of U.S. Route 33 between Athens and the Ohio River from two to four lanes.
Other projects include:
- The $157 million state Route 8 high-level bridge replacement in Summit County.
- The $47.2 million state Route 16 rehabilitation and expansion in Licking County.
- The $27 million I-70 at state Route 149 interchange improvement in Belmont County.
Texas
The Lone Star State is gearing up for a busy construction season as it targets highway expansion, safety improvements and local mobility projects, according to an announcement from TxDOT.
Among major projects, the transportation agency is preparing to reconstruct the I-35 bridges over Lady Bird Lake in Austin. The step is a major part of the I-35 Capital Express Central project. The project, which costs $4.5 billion, per a news release from contractor and project designer WSP, is a part of the MyMobility35 initiative, which will transform 79 miles of I-35 in Williamson, Travis and Hays counties.
Other jobs for the calendar year include:
- The $157 million Grand Parkway expansion project in west Harris County.
- The $125 million expansion of I-20, widening the interstate to six lanes and adding a new overpass at Judge Ely Boulevard.
- The $30.1 million Phase 1a of the RM 2243 project, which will reconstruct and widen 3.5 miles of RM 2243 between 183A and Garey Park in Leander, Texas, according to a Williamson County news release. The team will add a center turn lane, realign curves to improve safety and build a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Utah
The Utah DOT will start 176 new construction projects worth $2.8 billion this year, according to an announcement, with another 57 projects continuing work already underway.
This year, the DOT’s work includes fixing worn pavement and bridges, improving safety on busy highways and intersections, easing bottlenecks in busy corridors and expanding options for walking, biking and transit, per the announcement.
“From fixing key routes and preserving bridges to building trails and supporting transit, this work is focused on making travel safer, more reliable and more accessible,” said Lisa Wilson, UDOT deputy director, in the announcement.
Major undertakings include the 2100 North Freeway project in Utah County, a $621 million endeavor to build a new 2.8 mile-long freeway-to-freeway connection from the Mountain View Corridor to I-15. As part of the project scope, UDOT will erect 14 new bridges, two new pedestrian bridges and almost 2 miles of shared-use paths.
Other projects include:
- The $385 million 1800 North and I-15 intersection project and the $225 million state Route 177, or West Davis Highway, extension, both in Davis County.
- The $361 million new interchange on the 5600 South project in Roy and Riverdale in Weber County.
- The $175 million I-15 St. George widening in Washington County.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin DOT has more than 400 highway improvement projects scheduled for the 2026 construction season, according to an announcement from the agency.
These infrastructure projects have been designed to modernize Wisconsin’s transportation system, enhance safety for road users and spur economic growth, according to the announcement.
Major projects include the approximately $1.7 billion I-94 East-West project between 70th Street and 16th Street near Milwaukee. The endeavor, which broke ground in late 2025, covers approximately 3.5 miles of I-94 between 70th Street and 16th Street in Milwaukee County. It includes the Stadium Interchange and five service interchanges.
Other improvements include:
