The Woodall Rodgers Extension Bridge is potentially the first major signature bridge to be constructed across the Trinity River Corridor. Located between the Continental Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad Bridges, the Woodall Rodgers Extension Bridge would unite the West End and downtown Dallas to West Dallas and Oak Cliff. The six to eight lane bridge would consist of two separate inclined arches connected at the top. Pedestrian connections will be designed on the existing Continental Avenue Bridge and could be designed as part of the Woodall Rodgers Bridge. The photograph at left illustrates an early concept for the bridge.
Initial sketches show three separate arches supporting the main lanes and auxiliary lanes.
Located between the Jefferson and Corinth Bridges, the IH-35E Bridge could consist of inclined twin arches meeting on the highest point with a suspended cradle deck hanging from the arches. Next Steps Funding to be completed and design to begin for Woodall Rodgers Extension Bridge.