After years of construction and confusing (or even vague) lanes along I-35, crews have reached a major milestone in the massive $3.5 billion overhaul of the busy interstate’s stretch through San Antonio. Sky-high lanes are being erected along a 9.5–mile section of the highway on the Northeast Side, and crews just installed the final beam in one portion of the project.
The reimagining of I-35 near San Antonio is divided into four phases, spanning from the Guadalupe-Comal county line southeast to nearly downtown San Antonio. The Central Project – from Loop 410 up to around Cibolo – kicked off nearly four years ago. Now it’s nearing completion, slated for 2027.
“The recent placement of the final beam for the southbound elevated lanes north of O’Connor Road marks a significant milestone for the Central project. Overall project completion remains on track for early 2027,” a TxDOT spokesperson wrote to MySA. “While significant progress has been made, TxDOT does not yet have an opening date for the elevated southbound lanes. As construction advances, portions of the project may open as they are completed.”…