Transportation
BY JARRETT WHITENER
As work is underway on the I-35 North East Expansion Central proj- ect, road closures and other traffic delays rotate weekly as the Texas Department of Transportation adds the elevated lanes to I-35. According to the TxDOT website, the left lane of the southbound frontage road of I-35 from Retama Parkway to Old Austin Road will be closed for temporary pavement, striping, barrier, column and cap work. The closure is expected to last through Dec. 30. This closure is in addition to the closure to install the structures for the elevated lanes from Arcadia Drive to the bridge at Olympia Parkway, which began in August and is expected to be completed early next year. The background According to the TxDOT website, the $1.5 billion I-35 NEX project is part of Texas Clear I-35 NEX project includes closure of frontage road through Dec. 30
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The project will include 9.5 miles of elevated lanes with three lanes going each direction, northbound and southbound. Turnaround lanes will also be constructed for emergency vehicles to access. Dig deeper Work on the NEX Central project began in 2022 with the expectation that work will be completed in 2027. The central project is one of three projects that make up the I-35 NEX project, which runs from north of FM 1103 to Loop 410 South. The first phase of the south project is set to start in late 2023 or early 2024, while the north project is slated to open for bids in 2026. Completion of the I-35 NEX project is expected in 2028. Other closures and detours are expected. Updates can be found at www.txdot.gov/35nexcentral.
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Guadalupe County officials are working on a Major Thoroughfare Plan, which is a long-term tem- plate that helps plan for future transportation needs. Throughout the planning process, residents will have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on county transporta- tion projects and needs.
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The plan will: • Identify alignments needed to meet transportation needs • Allow proactive planning • Facilitate regional mobility and connectivity Officials are planning a public hearing to be held by year’s end.
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