Pfluger Secures $4M for Midland County's Five Points Intersection Upgrade

Funding will accelerate safety improvements at the busy intersection southeast of Interstate 20.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger has secured $4 million in federal funding to upgrade the Five Points intersection in Midland County, Texas. The project will straighten the intersection, add U-turn lanes, and improve safety and efficiency for the high-traffic area. The funding will allow the county to expedite the planned improvements, which were previously scheduled for 2030-2035.

Why it matters

The Five Points intersection is a critical junction in the Permian Basin region, serving as a major thoroughfare for the energy industry and local residents. The safety upgrades will help address traffic congestion and reduce the risk of accidents in an area that has seen significant growth in recent years.

The details

The $4 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Pfluger will cover the full cost of the Five Points intersection project. The improvements will straighten the intersection, add U-turn lanes, and require the acquisition of some additional right-of-way. The project was previously planned for 2030-2035 but the new funding will allow Midland County to accelerate the timeline and make the intersection 'shovel-ready' for the Texas Department of Transportation.

  • The Five Points intersection project was previously scheduled for 2030-2035.
  • The $4 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Pfluger will allow the project to move forward sooner.

The players

August Pfluger

U.S. Representative who secured the $4 million in federal funding for the Five Points intersection project.

Terry Johnson

Midland County Judge who represents the county on the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization policy board.

Cameron Walker

Executive Director of the Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Texas priorities deserve their share of federal support, especially when our area provides the critical food security, energy security and national security the rest of the country has come to count on. Midland is the energy capital of our nation, and with that comes high volumes of traffic from the hardworking men and women who power our country. They deserve safe, reliable highways, which is why I fought to secure $4 million in new dollars to improve highway safety and efficiency across the region.”

— August Pfluger, U.S. Representative (mrt.com)

“I just want to say thanks to August Pfluger for continuing to fight for West Texas.”

— Terry Johnson, Midland County Judge (mrt.com)

What’s next

The Permian Basin Metropolitan Planning Organization policy board is expected to move the Five Points intersection project from the Unified Transportation Plan to the Transportation Improvement Plan, making it a 'shovel-ready' project for the Texas Department of Transportation.

The takeaway

The $4 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Pfluger will allow Midland County to accelerate critical safety improvements at the busy Five Points intersection, benefiting the region's energy industry and local residents by reducing traffic congestion and accident risks.