Transportation
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
Work continues on ramps near I 35 at Hwy. 123 In September, the northbound I-35 at Hwy. 123 exit was closed to begin constructing a new entrance ramp in its place, according to the Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Antonio Luján. Tra c is redirected to the CM Allen Parkway exit. The new ramp is expected to
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Turning lanes to be added along Hwy. 123 Construction began in late January to relo- cate a water main out of the Hwy. 123 right of way. This $300,000 project will also allow for Texas Department of Transportation to add right- and left-turning lanes, crosswalks and to improve drainage, according to TxDOT. What to expect Drivers should expect intermittent single lane closures through the projects duration, ending in early 2025.
Exit ramp reconstruction is part of other improvements planned at the intersection of I 35 and Hwy. 123.
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The southbound I-35 Wonder World Drive exit was also closed temporarily for ramp recon gura- tion, but is now back open to tra c. The ramp reversals are part of TxDOT’s project to improve mobility at I-35 and Hwy. 123. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025, weather permitting. Next, crews will nalize work on the south- bound I-35 bridge at Hwy. 123, according to Luján.
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