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Project description
Project description
The I-35 Capital Express Central project is located in the central region of the Austin metropolitan area at a length of approximately 8 miles along I-35 between US 290 East and SH 71/Ben White Boulevard.
Improvements include removing the existing I-35 decks, lowering the roadway, and adding two non-tolled high-occupancy vehicle managed lanes in each direction along I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. The project will also reconstruct east-west cross-street bridges, add pedestrian and bicycle paths, and make additional safety and mobility improvements within the project limits.
Project development funded by TxDOT and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Deck caps and stitches
Deck caps and stitches
TxDOT has been working closely with both the City of Austin and University of Texas on the conceptual design of deck caps and stitches along the project corridor. The City of Austin and UT will fund operations and maintenance of these enhancements throughout the life of the project. TxDOT will be responsible for building the infrastructure and implementing fire suppression requirements during construction.
Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
More than 19 miles of new shared-use paths.
Vehicle bypass lanes to reduce through traffic at 28 intersections.
13 connections to urban trail network and bicycle network.
I-35 mainlanes will be lowered; upper decks will be removed.
Existing east-west crossings will be widened and enhanced; new bicycle-pedestrian crossings will be constructed at 4th Street, 51st Street, Red Line at Airport Boulevard and Lady Bird Lake.
Additional bicycle-pedestrian crossings include 3rd Street, 15th Street and 41st Street.
Community Connectors
Community Connectors
Community Connectors is a series of meetings regarding construction of the I-35 Capital Express Central project. The purpose of the series is to inform the public about construction
related activities and updates, while receiving feedback.
Meeting No. 1: 38th 1/2 Street to Dean Keeton Street
The first meeting will overview construction-related activities along the northbound I-35 frontage road between 38th 1/2 Street and Dean Keeton Street. This hybrid meeting will discuss updates on construction phasing, property acquisition, demolition process,
noise walls and more.
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