I-35 Waco Project 5A - Waco to West

Project ID (CSJ)

• 0015-01-180
• 0014-08-075

Overview

Project 5A is widening I-35 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes for approximately 13.4 miles from North Loop 340 to FM 310 between Waco and West.

Need

Increased truck traffic along the I-35 corridor coupled with regional population growth in Texas has created travel demand that exceeds its current capacity. The existing I-35 facility through Central Texas is an essential element of the local and regional transportation system.

Purpose

The purpose of the project is to meet local and regional travel demands by increasing capacity; upgrading the transportation infrastructure to meet current FHWA and TxDOT design standards for interstates, bridges, and frontage roads; thereby improving the safety of travelers along I-35.

End Result

This project will address congestion while improving safety at this I-35 location by:

• Widening approximately 13.4 miles of I-35 from four lanes to six lanes (three lanes in each direction).
• Upgrading on and off ramps.
• Converting frontage roads to one-way
• Converting from underpass to overpass
• Building u-turns and electronic message signs

Funding

• Construction Cost Estimate: $166.8 million

Schedule

• Construction complete

Downloads

• Project Diagram
• Schematic Loop 340 to Craven Ave.
• Schematic Craven Ave. to Hilltop Lane
• Schematic Hilltop Lane to Tokio Road