5-level Stack at IH-35 (north) and US 290
Completed 8-November-2001

It was a long wait for this project (30 years), but it is finally complete. The final ramps were opened on November 8, 2001.

To see a 1971 model of the original plans for this interchange, see the 2222/Koenig Lane cancelled freeway page.

July 29, 2001: nearing completion

(high resolution 219k) This view looks eastward across the interchange from the new connector ramp connecting eastbound 2222 to southbound IH-35. Only minor work such as guardrail completion remains to be done.

Spring 2001

This photo looks west along the 290 westbound feeder, with IH-35 in the background. Photo contributed by Robert Miller.

A wider view of the interchange. Photo contributed by Robert Miller.

January 20, 2001: the project nears completion

All the piers and beams are in place as of January 20, 2001. This photo was taken from the east side of IH-35, looking northwest.

This view is taken from the US290 main lanes, looking west.

August 2000: first beams being positioned

Photo taken August 2000, looking north along the northbound I-35 feeder.

Placement of connector ramp steel beam over I-35 north. Photo taken August 26, 2000.

Placement of connector ramp steel beam over I-35 north. Photo taken August 26, 2000.

June 2000

Photo taken June 2000. This is a view from 290, looking westward.