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Find timely updates, official statements, and background information on the development and advocacy efforts the Ports-to-Plains Alliance is leading for the Future Interstate Corridor from Mexico to Canada. We are committed to transparency in communicating progress on the I-27 designation and related transportation infrastructure policies across the nine corridor states.

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For all media requests, interviews, or urgent inquiries, please contact:
Tina Scarborough, Business Manager
Email: tina.scarborough@portstoplains.com
Phone: 806-777-4162

Latest News & Official Press Releases

Stay current on legislative milestones, funding announcements, and key developments related to the Ports-to-Plains Alliance and Future Interstate 27.

H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Delivers $19.24 Million for Ports-to-Plains Alliance Projects

Posted on: February 4, 2026

Congress approved $19.24 million for Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor projects in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148). The funding supports safety improvements, freight connectivity, and planning needed to advance the…

Joe Kiely Honored as Road Hand by the Texas Department of Transportation

Posted on: October 8, 2025

Joe Kiely of Limon, Colorado, was honored as a Road Hand by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) during the 2025 Ports-to-Plains Alliance Conference held in Lubbock.

Ports-to-Plains Alliance President/CEO Lauren Garduño Named 2025 Engineer of the Year by Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers

Posted on: October 8, 2025

First New Segment of I-27 Approved

Posted on: September 26, 2024

FY24 Mini-Appropriations Bill Brings $29.165 Million to Ports-to-Plains Alliance Projects

Posted on: March 12, 2024

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Newsletter Archive

Review our past newsletters for detailed, in-depth summaries of quarterly and monthly activities, including updates on legislative advocacy, membership growth, and planning efforts across the nine states.

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Media Assets

For journalists and partners, we provide approved, high-resolution visual assets. These files are essential for clearly communicating the geographic scope and vision of the North American Trade Corridor.

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