I-35 from US 79 to SH 45 North (northbound)

Overview

Braided ramps were constructed to remove merging conflicts on the I-35 northbound mainlanes between Hesters Crossing and RM 620. The northbound extended entrance/exit lane allows drivers to match travel speeds prior to merging. The northbound and southbound frontage road intersections at I-35 and US 79 were also reconstructed and a third left-turn lane for westbound US 79 was added.

Need & Purpose

• Improve safety and mobility

Project Description

• Ramp reversals and mainlane improvements along northbound mainlanes
• Reconstructed the I-35 northbound and southbound frontage road intersections at US 79
• Added left-turn lane for westbound US 79

Funding

• Project development funded by TxDOT
• Construction funded by Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and TxDOT
• Construction cost: $28.1 million

Schedule

• Begin Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E): December 2014
• Completed PS&E: fall 2015
• Construction letting: December 2015
• Construction start: July 2016
• Construction completion: August 2019

Downloads

• Schematic
• Project Layout
• Construction Information