TxDOT Survey Seeks Feedback on Future of I-35

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a survey through May 6 to gain public feedback on proposed improvements contained in the agency’s “I-35 Texas Corridor Study: A Path to 2050.”

[Above photo by TxDOT]

Known as the “Main Street of Texas,” the I-35 corridor is home to around half of Texas’ total population and connects travelers with tourism destinations, military bases, and numerous state parks, the agency said.

The study – which encompasses the entire length of I-35 from Laredo to the Texas/Oklahoma state line – aims to address current and future mobility challenges, incorporate improvement opportunities for all users and transportation modes, and benefit urban, rural and border areas while advancing economic development and regional growth.

The border-to-border corridor study will identify existing gaps and evolving multimodal transportation needs and opportunities for the next 25 years.

“I-35 is one of the most important interstates for the state of Texas and our nation, supporting Texas’ economy and quality of life,” explained Humberto “Tito” Gonzalez, Jr., director of TxDOT’s Transportation Planning and Programs, in a statement.

“This statewide survey is a great opportunity for the public to join TxDOT in helping shape its future, [while] continuing to successfully deliver and provide for Texans,” he said.

Through data-informed analysis and collaborative stakeholder engagement, the study will develop prioritized solutions, which include multimodal improvements, policies, programs, or regional planning studies across urban, rural and border areas, TxDOT said – a study expected to be completed by early 2027, the agency added.

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