I-35 Waco Project 4B - Waco North from 12th St. to N. Loop 340

Overview

This project includes widening the mainlanes to four lanes in each direction and improving frontage roads and interchanges from 12th St. to N. Loop 340.

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Construction Activities and Schedule

Crews began work on the project in late April 2019 and construction is expected to be complete in 2023, weather, field conditions and work progress permitting. This construction schedule and lane closures are dynamic and regularly updated.

A real time traffic map is available with lane closure information and project status.

Pedestrians should NEVER CROSS MAINLINES!

Always be sure to cross at designated pedestrian areas.

Purpose

This project will improve I-35 in Waco from 12th Street to N. Loop 340 by:

• Improving safety and mobility
• Adding capacity
• Incorporating technology
• Enhancing aesthetics

Improvements include:

• Widening mainlanes to 4 lanes in each direction.
• Improving frontage roads and ramps.
• Reconstructing bridges and improve interchanges.
• Adding U-turns.
• Improving bicycle and pedestrian access.

The construction cost for this project is $341 million and the contractor is Webber, LLC.

Downloads

• April 17, 2019 Open House Materials
• Dec. 11, 2018 Open House Materials
• Project Plans
  • Project Diagram
  • Schematic from 21st St. to 7th St.
  • Schematic from 7th St. to MLK Jr. Blvd.
  • Schematic from MLK Jr. Blvd. to BUS 77
  • Schematic Elm Avenue Braided Ramp
  • Schematic from BUS 77 to Parish St.
  • Schematic from Parrish St. to North Loop 340
  • Interactive Map (download Google Earth do view an interactive map of improvements)
• Construction Communication Plan