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TxDOT says LBJ East reconstruction on fast pace despite weather delays; general lanes now targeted end of 2025
Summary
TxDOT presented an update on the LBJ East/Interstate 635 reconstruction, reporting major bridge and drainage progress, a $1.7 billion budget that has not increased, and a revised timeline that targets opening five general-purpose lanes by end of 2025–early 2026 with managed lanes following in spring 2026.
Susan Clemons, district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Dallas District, gave Garland City Council a progress update on the LBJ East (I‑635) reconstruction project on June 16, 2025.
The project covers about 11 miles of I‑635 with reconstruction that includes roughly 2 miles along Interstate 30 and the 635/30 interchange. Clemons reported the overall project budget remains $1,700,000,000 and has not increased since the contract was awarded. Key construction work described included bridge beam installations, large box culvert drainage structures, major embankment and excavation, and new toll‑managed lanes in the center of the corridor.
TxDOT said typical sections will change from four general‑purpose lanes each direction and one managed toll lane in the middle to five general‑purpose lanes in each direction plus…
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