I-35 from Grand Avenue to SH 45 North CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

Project Overview The I-35 from Grand Avenue Parkway to SH 45 North project addresses safety and mobility in Travis County by reconfiguring the northbound entrance and exit ramps. Lack of mobility on I-35 threatens the economic livelihood of Texas. With more than 177,000 vehicles traveling on this segment of I-35 each day, this project will improve mobility, safety and connectivity for all modes of transportation along I-35.

Work includes reversing ramps along northbound I-35 between Grand Avenue Parkway and SH 45 North, constructing an extended entrance/exit on the northbound I-35 mainlanes under SH 45 North and along the frontage , installing high-mast lighting and improvements at Picadilly Drive and the I-35 .

Construction Phases Work on this improvement project will take place in three phases:

• Phase I work includes setting up the work zone and beginning drainage work on the northbound I-35 frontage road. • Phase II work includes constructing the new northbound I-35 entrance and exit ramps and closing the existing ramps, constructing frontage road improvements and installing high- mast lighting. • Phase III work includes widening the at Picadilly Drive, and final paving and striping.

Details The construction cost for the 2-mile project is $8.2 million. Construction is funded by Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and TxDOT. Construction start is August 2020 and is expected to be complete in mid-2021, weather permitting. The contractor is Jordan Foster Construction.

Contact Information For additional project information, please contact: For media inquiries, please contact: Scott Serafin, P.M.P. Diann Hodges Project Manager TxDOT Southwest Communications Director TxDOT North Austin Area Office TxDOT Austin District (512) 997-2226 (512) 832-7027 [email protected] [email protected]

For additional information visit: www.My35Construction.org

Updated: July 2020