I-35 at Riverside Drive

Overview:

The schematic and environmental process is underway for the reconstruction of I-35 from south of Holly Street to north of Oltorf Drive, including Woodland Avenue. Visit our online virtual open house between July 21 and Aug. 3, 2015 for more information.

Need & Purpose

Improve safety and mobility for all traffic, including bicycles, pedestrians, and transit
Improve traffic flow during peak hours
Improve sight distance on the mainlanes south of Riverside Drive
Improve intersection operations

Project Description

Reconstruct I-35 mainlanes and frontage roads to improve sight distance
Add collector-distributor lanes under Riverside Drive to allow north and south through-traffic to bypass signals
Replace bridge crossings at Riverside Drive and Woodland Avenue
Widen I-35 bridges over Lady Bird Lake to accommodate collector-distributor lanes and widened shoulders
Reconfigure intersection lanes
Improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities along I-35 frontage roads, Woodland Avenue and Riverside Drive

Funding

Project development funded by TxDOT
Construction not currently funded
Construction cost estimate (in 2015 dollars): $110 million

Schedule

Finalized schematic and environmental documentation: anticipated early 2016

Get Involved

July 21, 2015 - Open House

Downloads

Fact Sheet
Schematic

Capital

I-35 at Riverside Drive