Plans to accelerate funding and construction on Interstate 35 through Central Texas were recently unveiled.
As discussed in a meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission last month, an additional $4.3 billion will be added to build new lanes on I-35 through Austin. The money brings the total investment on the I-35 Capital Express Project to $7.5 billion.
"Chairman Bruce Bugg and the Texas Transportation Commission have made tremendous progress to fully fund and deliver the I-35 Capital Express Project as a non-tolled project," Gov. Greg Abbott said. "This project will relieve traffic congestion for all those who travel on I-35 through Austin, while helping our capital city meet the needs of a growing population."
Abbott thanked Bugg, Commissioners Laura Ryan, Alvin New and Robert Vaughn, and all the key stakeholders for working collaboratively to secure project funding, and look forward to working with them to address our transportation needs across the state.
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