I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year

TxDOT releases final Environmental Impact Statement

"...The Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 expansion plan cleared its final hurdle today as TxDOT..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

More Money, More Options for I-35

The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed

"...Urban Land Institute on how to make the new I-35 – already slated to be lowered below grade through..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Do You Solve a Problem Like I-35?

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"...offers his perspective as a business owner impacted by I-35’s potential rebuild...."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Symphony No. I-35

Finally, a Traffic Jam we can enjoy, thanks to composer Steve Parker

"...In the fury of an I-35 bottleneck, drivers understandably find it challenging to appreciate the..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

Lumbering Toward a Long-Held Vision for a New I-35

Riding on TxDOT's endless highway

"...Texas Department of Transportation began its journey to rebuild I-35 through the heart of the city, with a "major..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...the [Texas Transportation] Commission totally recognize the importance of I-35 not just to our state, but to the United..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...powerful public and private stakeholders, pile up in the I-35 Capital Express Central comment files like cars stuck on..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Every Comment Counts to Get TxDOT to Try Harder on Plans for I-35

A look at the many roads not taken

"...looking at this story, thinking, "OMG, not more about I-35," and preparing to close your eyes/turn the page/close the..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...between East and West Austin. Meanwhile, the blocks alongside I-35 in the city's core, which have been refashioned by..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Various Possibilities for the Future of I-35

So many options, but only one (or none) can be our new highway

"...the core concept of the initiative – enclose the I-35 main lanes, build a boulevard at street level over..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

Public Notice: I-35 Back on the Front Burner

TxDOT prepares the next draft of their rebuild plan

"...the massive reconstruction project for an 8-mile stretch of I-35 through Central Austin; a virtual meeting next week will..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Gets Briefed on Controversial I-35 Expansion Plans

Let the road rage commence

"...plans by the Texas Depart­ment of Transportation to widen I-35 through Central Austin – an eight-mile stretch between U.S...."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: I-35 Cap(ital Express) and Stitch

Pondering the future of a road with so much baggage

"...We've been writing about the I-35 Capital Express Central project for quite a while now,..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Tolls Levied East of I-35

"...leaves out the concerns of people living east of I-35. In a nutshell: CAMPO has approved building brand new..."

June 20, 2006 Postmarks

I-35: TxDot Makes (or Breaks) History?

The I-35 expansion project runs into trouble as it tries to avoid "impacting" historic Eastside properties.

"...Austin properties are historic enough to survive the coming I-35 expansion. This corner of the bureaucratic swamp is called..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

City, County Join the I-35 Resistance

Council and commissioners ask for big changes to TxDOT plan

"...calls the Capital Express Central project, the segment of I-35 between U.S. 290 East (Manor Express­way) and U.S. 290..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

I-35 Emissions

"...commentary on IH 35 expansion [“Making Good Trouble on I-35,” Austin at Large, Jan. 28], [“Brave New World,” Public..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Postmarks

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35

America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile

"...what we had to say about its plans for I-35 through the heart of Austin – demonstrated a central..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

CAMPO Throws Money at I-35

$400 million in new funding will go to the "Capital Express" project

"...the Texas Department of Transportation's decades-long quest to upgrade I-35 through Central Austin. The current TxDOT vision for adding..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rethink35 Is Suing TxDOT Over I-35 Expansion With Broad Community Support

TxDOT vs. basically everyone in Austin

"...Widespread opposition to the I-35 expansion has led to its logical conclusion: The Texas..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Do You Avoid Driving I-35?

The Chamber of Commerce wants more of the same

"...one-click email that autofills with the subject line "Support I-35 Capital Express Central" (blind copying digital@austinchamber.com)...."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

I-35 Opinions

"...is my opinion as to what to do with I-35: 1) Re-route I-35 to go around the city of..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Postmarks

Photos From Before I-35 and During Highway Construction

Back when Austin was cool

"...much less developed Austin. 1) Construction in progress at I-35 and Airport..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

I-35 Planning Not a Two-Way Street

To some East Austin residents, the Texas Dept. of Transportation is an Orwellian evil empire-like state agency that will pave over your house if not watched closely, despite the agency's best efforts to put on a happy face.

"...leaders, regarding the controversial $2 billion expansion plans for I-35. Affecting 45 miles of highway from Georgetown to Buda,..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

I-35 Makeover Update

Plan in the works for making bridge over I-35 between Sixth and Eighth streets more hospitable to pedestrian traffic.

"...Squint as you look up to the bridge over I-35 between Sixth and Eighth streets – maybe on your..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

'Austin: East of I-35': Love Notes to a Community

Photographer Rama Tiru's book brings the Eastside alive in a riot of vibrant colors

"...in describing Rama Tiru's new book, Austin: East of I-35. Not that the project wasn't one – the photographer..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Remember the Folks East of I-35

"...These articles have focused on the shoreline west of I-35. We, the stakeholders east of I-35 in the East..."

Nov. 26, 2006 Postmarks

Protesters Confront Law Enforcement Officers While Marching on I-35

"...Protesters march on I-35 during police brutality protests on June 6, 2020..."

June 8, 2020 Photo Gallery

Rent Strike ATX Protest on I-35

"...their cars impounded Friday afternoon after blocking traffic on I-35 as part of a May Day demonstration organized by..."

May 1, 2020 Photo Gallery

East of I-35 Must Be Included

"...along Airport Boulevard also includes the area east of I-35, and not just to service Mueller. There is a..."

Jan. 9, 2010 Postmarks

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