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City staff warns TxDOT's split of I-35 CapEx delays construction and raises city financial risk
Summary
City staff told the Mobility Committee that TxDOT split the I-35 Capital Express Central project into two bid packages, delaying most city-funded construction to 2029 while asking the city to consider earlier commitments for cap decks; finance staff said a draft AFA shifts cost-overrun risk to the city.
City transportation staff told the Mobility Committee that TxDOT has separated the I-35 Capital Express Central project into an advanced construction package and an ultimate construction package, a change that pushes major construction work and most city-funded 'cap and stitch' elements into 2029 while accelerating a decision calendar for city commitments.
The committee heard from Transportation & Public Works Director Richard Mendoza and Transportation Officer Michelle Marks that the advanced package is slated to be let in 2027 and the ultimate construction package 'which would include city-funded horizontal cap decks and other betterments' is expected to go to bid in 2029. Marks told the committee that TxDOT is asking the city to…
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