Past Public Events

I-35 Capital Express Central Aesthetics Meeting

Date: April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m., TxDOT will host the ninth VOICE meeting in the series, with a focus on corridor aesthetics through downtown. The proposed aesthetic concepts are meant to reflect the community and neighborhoods along I-35, including  

• Holly Street 
• Cesar Chavez Street 
• 6th Street 
• 11th Street 
• Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 
• Dean Keeton Street 
• 32nd Street 
• Cherrywood frontage road 
• 41st Street 
• Airport Boulevard  

I-35 CapEx Central Virtual Public Hearing / Audiencia pública virtual del proyecto I-35 CapEx Central

Date: February 9, 2023 to March 7, 2023

The virtual public hearing presentation and materials will be available online from 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. on March 7, 2023. Click below to join the hearing.

Comments must be received by Tuesday, March 7, 2023, to be included in the official public hearing record.

La presentación y los materiales de la audiencia pública virtual estarán disponibles en línea desde las 5 p.m. del 9 de feb. de 2023 hasta las 11:59 p.m. del 7 de marzo de 2023. Haga clic a continuación para unirse a la audiencia.

Los comentarios deben recibirse antes del martes 7 de marzo de 2023 para ser incluidos en el registro oficial de la audiencia pública.

I-35 Capital Express Central Public Hearing

Date: February 9, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing with an in-person option to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from US 290 East to US 290 West/State Highway 71. The purpose of the public hearing is to request public comment on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and to present the Preferred  Alternative.

El Departamento de Transporte de Texas llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual con una opción en persona para recoger opiniones sobre las mejoras propuestas en la I-35 desde la US 290 East hasta la US 290 West/State Highway 71. El propósito de la audiencia pública es solicitar comentarios del público sobre el borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental (EIS) y presentar la Alternativa Preferida.

I-35 Capital Express Central Aesthetics Meeting

Date: January 24, 2023

Join us at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center for an in-person community meeting focused on Live35 (Locally Influenced Visual Enhancements), a program dedicated to exploring aesthetic opportunities for the I-35 Capital Express Central project.

If you missed the event, please check out the Aesthetics program page.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: April 23, 2022

Join us in Mueller at the Pavilion at Mary Elizabeth Branch Park for a pop-up event to share information about the project design alternatives for the Capital Express Central project.

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: April 12, 2022

If you missed the meeting, please click “more about this event” to see the materials used during the meeting.

This meeting provided an opportunity for community feedback on widened bridges, bicycle/pedestrian bridges and innovative intersections proposed for the project.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: April 10, 2022

Join us at the Texas Farmers’ Market at Mueller as we setup a pop-up event to share information about the updated alternatives for the Capital Express Central project.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: March 24, 2022

Join us at Goodwill Central Texas – Airport as we setup a pop-up event to share information about the updated alternatives for the Capital Express Central project.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: March 23, 2022

Join us at Goodwill Central Texas – Riverside as we setup a pop-up meeting to share information about the updated alternatives for the Capital Express Central project. Our design consultants will be on hand to discuss the project’s aesthetic elements.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: March 22, 2022

Join us at Eastland Plaza near Citi Trends as we setup a pop-up meeting to share information about the updated alternatives for the Capital Express Central project. Our design consultants will be on hand to discuss the project’s aesthetic elements.

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: January 25, 2022

If you missed the meeting, please click “more about this event” to see the materials and a video that walks through the recent updates on the project.

This community meeting focused on:

• Modified alternatives
• Project updates
• Community feedback and input

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: December 14, 2021

The materials presented at the meeting:

• CapEx VOICE Live35 Deck
• Historical and Cultural Map
• Design Elements

For more questions about the Live35 Aesthetics program, contact Frances Jordan at  fjordo-c@txdot.gov.

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: September 30, 2021

Join us for our next CapEx VOICE Meeting!

CapEx Voice is a community working group where we can learn more about the community’s ideas for rebuilding I-35 through Central Austin, ranked the most congested roadway segment in Texas.

I-35 Capital Express Central Virtual Public Meeting

Date: August 10, 2021 to September 24, 2021

The virtual public meeting was held from August 10, 2021 through September 24, 2021. Click below to see the materials.

I-35 Capital Express Central Public Meeting

Date: August 10, 2021

The public meeting is being held at the Davage-Durden Student Union. Parking is available on Chalmers Avenue opposite gated entrance. The campus is also accessible via CapMetro transit bus routes 4 and 322 as well as the MetroRail Red Line.

I-35 Capital Express Central Pop-Up Event

Date: August 6, 2021

Join us in Capital Plaza near the Rainbow shops as we set up shop to share updates about the Capital Express Central Project and details about the upcoming Open House

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: July 12, 2021

Please join us for the third meeting of CapEx VOICE, the community working group for the I-35 Capital Express Central project. Due to expressed interest from members of the working group, this meeting will focus on the Urban Land Institute’s recommendations to create caps, also known as lids or deck plazas, and stitches, which are sometimes defined as wide bridge crossings. As a follow-up to the last meeting, TxDOT will also provide an update on improvements for people walking and riding bicycles.

CapEx VOICE (Volunteer Opportunity in Community Engagement)
Monday, July 12
6-8 p.m.
Online via Zoom

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Community involvement is essential to this project’s success. CapEx VOICE will build upon outreach that has already been conducted, allowing the public a more in-depth role in the process. Meetings of CapEx VOICE will be held throughout the remainder of the environmental process. If you choose to participate, we encourage you to attend every meeting. Participation is open to all. You are welcome to share this invitation with other community members.

El CapEx VOICE se llevará a cabo en inglés. Si usted necesita un intérprete o un traductor de documentos porque su idioma principal no es el inglés o tiene alguna dificultad para comunicarse eficazmente en inglés, se le proporcionará uno. Si usted tiene alguna discapacidad y necesita ayuda, se pueden hacer arreglos especiales para atender la mayoría de las necesidades. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación o traducción o usted es una persona con alguna discapacidad que requiera una adaptación para asistir a y participar en CapEx VOICE, por favor póngase en contacto con Claire Wooldridge, al número 512-913-2027 a más tardar a las 4 p.m. hora central, miercoles, el 7 de julio. Por favor sepa que es necesario dar aviso con anticipación, ya que el Departamento de Transporte de Texas podría necesitar un cierto tiempo para coordinar determinados servicios y adaptaciones.

Por favor únase a nosotros para la tercera reunión de CapEx VOICE, el grupo de trabajo comunitario para el proyecto I-35 Capital Express Central. Debido al interés expresado por los miembros del grupo, esta reunión se enfocará en las recomendaciones del Urban Land Institute para crear tapas, también conocidas como cubiertas con plazas, y puntos, que a veces se definen como cruces de puentes anchos. Como seguimiento de la última reunión, TxDOT también proporcionará una actualización sobre las mejoras para las personas que caminan y montan en bicicleta.

CapEx VOICE (Oportunidad de Voluntariado en la Participación Comunitaria)
Lunes el 12 de julio
6-8 p.m.
En línea por Zoom

Confirma su asistencia aquí para recibir su enlace de Zoom.

La participación de la comunidad es esencial para el éxito de este proyecto. CapEx VOICE se basará en alcance que ya se ha realizado, lo que permitirá que el público tenga un papel más profundo en el proceso. Las reuniones de CapEx VOICE se llevarán a cabo durante el resto del proceso ambiental. Si elige participar, le recomendamos que asista a todas las reuniones. La participación está abierta a todos. Le invitamos a compartir esta invitación con otros miembros de la comunidad.

I-35 Capital Express North Project Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment and Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Option

Date: May 10, 2021 to June 10, 2021

The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing to discuss improvements to I-35 from SH 45 North to US 290 East.

I-35 Capital Express South Project Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment and Virtual Public Hearing with In-Person Option

Date: April 27, 2021 to May 26, 2021

The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public hearing to discuss improvements to I-35 from US 290 West/SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast.

I-35 Capital Express Central Community Working Group (CapEx VOICE)

Date: May 26, 2021

Please join us for the second meeting of CapEx VOICE, the community working group for the I-35 Capital Express Central project. We will be discussing safety and accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians.

I-35 Capital Express Central Virtual Public Scoping Meeting

Date: March 11, 2021 to April 9, 2021

The purpose of the second virtual public scoping meeting is to provide stakeholders an opportunity to view the project presentation and provide comments.

I-35 Capital Express Central Virtual Public Scoping Meeting

Date: November 12, 2020 to December 31, 2020

The purpose of the virtual public scoping meeting is to gather input on I-35 Capital Express Central Project. This meeting provides an opportunity for the public to review and provide comments.

I-35 Capital Express South Virtual Stakeholder Meeting

Date: December 3, 2020 to December 18, 2020

The purpose of the virtual stakeholder meeting is to gather input on proposed improvements on I-35 from SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast.

I-35 Capital Express North Project Open House

Date: October 24, 2019 to November 8, 2019

An open house was held for the North project on Oct. 24, 2019 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. In addition, a virtual open house was available Oct. 24–Nov. 8, 2019.

I-35 Capital Express South Project Open House

Date: October 17, 2019 to November 1, 2019

An open house was held for the South project on Oct. 17, 2019 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. In addition, a virtual open house was available from Oct. 17, 2019–Nov. 1, 2019.