AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a presentation from TxDOT staff on I-35 at SH 123 Improvements project.
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Meeting date: August 3, 2021
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
Account Number: NA
Funds Available: NA
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Approval of Resolution # 2020-86R for AFA # 0016-03-114; SH 123 Drainage and Landscape Betterment.
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Background Information:
Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) I-35 @ SH123 project consists of intersection improvements at I-35 and SH 123 and ramp reversals between SH 80 (Hopkins St) and RM 12 (Wonder World Dr). The purpose of this project is to improve safety and mobility.
Project Description:
* Reconstruct and improve the SH 123 intersection
* Reverse two ramps along the northbound frontage road between SH 80 and SH 123
* Reverse one entrance ramp along the southbound frontage road between SH 80 and SH 123
* Realign the existing southbound exit ramp to SH 123 (CM Allen Parkway)
* Relocate the entrance ramp along the southbound frontage road from SH 80
* Reconstruct portions of the northbound and southbound frontage roads, including improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
* Reconstruct the frontage road bridges over Willow Springs Creek
* Raise and reconstruct the northbound frontage road bridge ov...
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