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Engineering director outlines road investments, partnerships as city shifts from maintenance to growth planning
Summary
Midland’s director of engineering told council the city has increased road investment since 2017, is wrapping up a $100 million bond program and expects $52 million in projects over the next two years; staff emphasized partnerships with TxDOT, Midland County and local development corporations to stay ahead of growth.
Gabe McClelland, the city’s director of engineering, briefed the council on March 18 about ongoing and near‑term road and drainage investments and how the city is coordinating with county and state partners.
Why it matters: The presentation framed roads as essential to safety, congestion reduction and economic development. McClelland said the $100 million road bond primarily addressed deferred maintenance and that ongoing work since 2017 has raised the city’s pavement condition index (PCI) from lower levels to about 69.
Key points: McClelland reported that - the city and partners…
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