The Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) is proposing an additional $4.3 billion to fund the construction of new lanes on I-35 through Austin.
“In recent years, I-35 through Austin has repeatedly been one of the worst chokepoints for drivers in Austin and Texas and the source for understandable frustration,” Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., said. “The I-35 Capital Express Project is a statewide strategic priority project, not just for Austin, but the State of Texas. If Austin wants to continue to be a beacon for business and a wonderful quality of life, then work on I-35 Capital Express needs to happen as soon as possible.”
The proposed funding allotment would be in addition to funds previously approved by the Commission, bringing 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. I thank Chairman Bugg, Commissioners Laura Ryan, Alvin New, and Robert Vaughn and all the key stakeholders for working collaboratively to secure this important funding, and look forward to working with them to address our transportation needs across the state.”