- $161 million awarded in the President’s FY 2026 budget to fully fund Project 11 of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion.
- An additional $53.6 million allocated for maintenance and operations of the channel—the busiest U.S. waterway.
- Project 11, set for completion by 2029, will deepen and widen the channel, improving efficiency for larger vessels and boosting regional economic growth.
Port Houston has welcomed the President’s FY 2026 budget, which includes $214.6 million for the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway, reports Business Wire.
These funds are in addition to the $33 million for Project 11 and $98 million for O&M included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ FY 2025 Workplan.
Houston Ship Channel Expansion
Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo expressed appreciation to industry partners, stakeholders, Congressman Wesley Hunt, and the bipartisan delegation for their continued support.
Chairman Campo said: “We appreciate the Trump Administration for recognising the criticality of this expansion and applaud Congressman Wesley Hunt and Congressman Brian Babin for their tremendous advocacy and unwavering leadership to bring home the millions of federal dollars needed to complete Project 11.”
“This project will keep our economy moving forward and enable our port to continue delivering for not just Houstonians but the entire nation,” he added.
Several segments of the Houston Ship Channel expansion are already complete, reducing daylight restrictions by up to two hours and improving two-way vessel traffic.
Port Houston expects to finish its final dredging phase this summer, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leading the remaining work. Project 11 is set for completion by 2029.
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Source: Business Wire
