2001 and beyond The major investment study continues. The existence of a cemetery adjacent to a narrow section of the freeway complicates expansion plans. In 1970, the feeder roads did not extend over Towne Lake, and there were only 2 northbound lanes on IH-35. The original Riverside bridge was in place, and you could still see the state Capitol building. A typical view south of Austin.
View looks north.
The cranes in the background are with the stack construction. A typical section of IH-35 south of downtown, looking north from the Oltorf Street overpass. The freeway has only 6 lanes south of downtown. The southbound main lanes use the original underpass constructed in the 1950s. Notice the poor geometrics on the exit ramp.