A Legacy of Partnership
Over 20 Years Supporting Ports-to-Plains
Strengthening the Ports-to-Plains Corridor has been a sustained, collaborative effort aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity across the region. For more than two decades, Freese and Nichols team members have been involved in planning and infrastructure work that supports this vital route and the communities it connects.
Throughout the years, we’ve played a leading role in advancing the initiative—hosting state, national, and international events that bring together member organizations, policymakers, and stakeholders. These gatherings have fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration, helping to shape the vision and strategy for the corridor’s development.
Freese and Nichols team members have been actively engaged in advocacy efforts at every level, including meetings with national leaders such as the U.S. Trade Ambassador. Our involvement underscores a deep and ongoing commitment to strengthening infrastructure that enhances economic opportunity from Canada to Mexico and has the potential to transform the landscape of West Texas
Developing Communities Through Infrastructure
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor is a major trade route in development, spanning 963 miles and 26 Texas counties from the Port of Laredo to Canada. Designed as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to further expansion of I-35, the corridor is poised to drive economic growth and transform connectivity across West Texas. This region, often referred to as the Food, Fiber, and Fuel Capital of the World, plays a vital role in the state’s economy through its robust oil, gas, agriculture, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Cities along the corridor each bring unique strengths to West Texas. Lubbock anchors the region with strong infrastructure and a diverse economy. Amarillo contributes through freight, agribusiness and renewable energy. Midland and the Permian Basin is a major player in energy and logistics. San Angelo, another long-time leader of this initiative, stands at the crossroads of this initiative and the Ports-to-Forts initiative for the future I-14 corridor.
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