Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), Texas Transportation Commissioner Jeff Austin III, the Alliance for I-69 Texas, as well as state and local leaders and officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) gathered to commemorate the official designation of a section of Loop 20 as part of the Interstate 69 West System.  With this designation, this section of Loop 20 will now be eligible for federal funding opportunities. 

“Today’s official designation of a section Loop 20 as part of the I-69 system paves the way for further growth and commercial vibrancy in South Texas,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Improvements to the roads and infrastructure of I-69 is a boost to the economy of South Texas and the region as a whole. I thank the Texas Department of Transportation for its commitment to ensuring we continue our investment in transportation and look forward to our continued collaboration.”

Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28), along with representatives from TxDOT, the City of Laredo and the State of Texas on Monday unveiled the sign for the new I-69W at Loop 20 in Laredo.