161 Construction, 16-September-2001

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As of September 2001, the 161 main lanes are substantially complete and the interchange at IH-635 is about 75% complete.

All photos taken 16-September-2001

Photos start at the south end of this section and proceed north

(high resolution 317k) The tollway starts about halfway between 183 and 114. The toll plaza is at the start of the tollway.

Looking north along the northbound 161 main lanes on the overpass over 114. Piers for a direct connector from westbound 114 to southbound 161 are visible.

Looking north along the southbound 161 main lanes on the overpass over 114. Piers for a direct connector from westbound 114 to southbound 161 are visible.

Looking east along 114, with the 161 feeder roads and main lanes crossing 114.

(high resolution 174k) Looking north along 161 just north of the 114 interchange.

(high resolution 191k) Looking north along 161 just south of IH-635.

This view looks northeast over the interchange. Construction on the northward extension should be underway by mid 2002.

Looking west along the IH-635 feeder, showing piers for the 161 main lanes.

Looking west along IH-635, showing beam placement.

Looking north between the structures for the northbound and southbound 161 main lanes.

Another look at the 161 main lanes, with a connection ramp in the foreground.