Texas Transportation Officials Tout I-35/Oltorf Work Completion

AUSTIN, TX — State transportation officials celebrated completion of work along Interstate 35 at Oltorf Street — the eighth Texas Clear Lanes-funded Mobility 35 project to be completed.

During the Texas Transportation Commission meeting on Thursday, a ribbon cutting video was presented, featuring Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez and TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson. It also included video footage of the completed project.

“When Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Transportation Commission to come up with a Texas Clear Lanes Initiative, the goal was to relieve congestion in our metro areas,” Bugg said in a prepared statement. “Today, we’re celebrating another major step in that effort.”

The $42.6 million I-35 at Oltorf Street project included reconstruction of the Oltorf Street bridge, construction of extended entrance/exit ramps and a braided ramp along northbound I-35. Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements were also made within the project limits.

“Even though we can’t be together, it is important we celebrate the improved mobility, safety and connectivity this project brings to I-35 users and the community,” TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson said during the virutal meeting. “This is one of several Mobility35 projects aimed at reducing commute times and improving the quality of life for the community. Something definitely worth celebrating.”

The contractor for the project was OHL, USA, Inc.