5 level stack at I35 and US71/US290 (Ben White Blvd), south side of Austin
Construction views from 2000 and 2001

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26-August-2001

(high resolution 155k) Looking northeast, with storm clouds brewing over the construction zone. And yes, we actually received some desperately needed rain in Austin, more than 2 inches in many places. Great, great news for dessicated Austin.

(high resolution 271k) Looking east, with the trench for the 71 main lanes at left.

(high resolution 137k) Looking southeast, with the IH-35 main lanes in the foreground and connector ramps under construction in the background.

January 2001 - Substantial Progress on Excavation

Excavation on the west side of IH-35 for the SH71 main lanes, which will be depressed below grade. This view looks west. Photo taken January 20, 2001.

Excavation on the east side of IH-35 for the SH71 main lanes. This view looks north. The piers in the foreground are for the widened IH-35 northbound main lanes. The bridge abutment for the northbound at-grade feeder road can be seen on the right. In the background are piers for the direct connector ramps. Photo taken January 20, 2001.

This view shows the existing SH71/US290 main lanes on the west side of the interchange. Piers for a direct connecter rise beside the road. This view looks towards the northwest. Photo taken January 20, 2001.

June 2000: Work is just getting underway

In August 2000, construction was in its early stages. The existing I-35 overpass can be seen in the background.

In June 2000, the existing I35 bridge over 71/290. The existing bridge is a first-generation TxDOT design, dating from the 1950's.
Bring on the wrecking ball to tear it down!