I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill officially designates a portion of United States Route 287 as Interstate Route I-47. Specifically, it extends Interstate Route I-47 from Port Arthur, Texas, to Choteau, Montana. The amendment modifies the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to reflect this new designation and numbering. This action aims to improve transportation infrastructure along this corridor.
Key provisions
- Designates a section of U.S. Route 287 as Interstate Route I-47.
- Extends Interstate Route I-47 from Texas to Montana.
- Modifies the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.
- Updates numbering and referencing within the transportation act.
Who is affected
- Motorists traveling along United States Route 287
- The states of Texas and Montana
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Adds a new section to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.
- Establishes a new Interstate route (I-47).
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