Construction begins along NB I-35, near SH 45 North, to address bottleneck
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on I-35, from Grand Avenue Parkway to SH 45 North in Travis County.
The project is intended to reduce bottlenecks along this busy stretch of roadway by reversing the northbound I-35 entrance and exit ramps. The increase in traffic volumes in the area has created a backup for those trying to enter and exit the highway.
“I-35 at SH 45 North is a key intersection that connects the surrounding communities of Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Round Rock to Austin,” said TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson in a news release. “Reversing the entrance and exit ramps will improve safety and mobility for motorists on both the northbound main lanes and the frontage road.”
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TxDOT says by reversing the northbound I-35 ramps between Grand Avenue Parkway and SH 45 North, it will help reduce traffic cueing along the northbound I-35 main lanes.
Additional project improvements include extending entrance and exit lanes, installing high-mast lighting, and making improvements at the intersection of Picadilly Drive and the I-35 Frontage Road.
The $8.2 million project is funded by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and TxDOT.