Before a project is built, a study must be done to determine if it will fill a transportation need, will not negatively impact the surrounding area and fits the department's overall plan. During the study phase, potential projects are analyzed to determine if they are cost effective, while also efficiently improving mobility. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction.
| Location | Project | Description |
| Archer County | US 277 | Expanding US 277 from Holliday to the Baylor/Knox County line. |
| Cooke County | I-35 | Adding lanes to I-35 from the Denton County line to the Red River. |
| Wichita Falls | Falls Flyover | Four elevated ramps that connect US 82/Kell Freeway with US 287/281. |
| Wichita Falls | US 82/277 | Also known as the Kell Freeway. Expanding US 82/277 throughout Wichita Falls |