635 and Us 80 (I call it the 635 Mesquite project)

[05danper42842]

As of right now current status: Utility Relocation along US 80. Side note there will be a multi shared trail/path that will go under US 80 bridge and connect Westover Greenbelt northern Overlook and end next to Bio Life Plasma Services opening in March. This trail was originally intended to shorten the Gap with Mesquite Heritage Trail at Franklin Dr.

[05danper42842]

New Status Update!

According to TX Dot(Online Plans website) the Construction Project is ready to Let July 2024. I live nearby and I been looking forward to this project since is most of it is in Mesquite and it will include the addition of a Share Use Path/trail that goes under a bridge. 

[MaxConcrete]

Bids were opened today. Another budget buster. In addition to the complete interchange reconstruction, this also rebuilds and widens US 80 eastward 1.5 miles to Belt Line.

County:   DALLAS   Let Date:   07/10/24
Type:   INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT   Seq No:   3201
Time:   0 X   Project ID:   F 2B24(271)
Highway:   IH 635   Contract #:   07243201
Length:   1.994   CCSJ:   2374-02-162
Limits:   
From:   AT US 80 INTERCHANGE   Check:   $100,000
To:   .   Misc Cost:   
Estimate   $486,319,650.56   % Over/Under   Company
Bidder 1   $580,617,225.07   +19.39%   AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES, LP
Bidder 2   $599,999,571.34   +23.38%   WEBBER, LLC

[05danper42842]

New Status Update!
As of September 20 2024. Here is some things that have occurred in the past months. First of all AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD SERVICES was selected as the bidder. ROW preparation is finalizing in Mesquite, Austin Industries has announced that the 635 & US 80 Project is expected to start January 2025 and end late 2028. Also it was largest single-value contract in company history. Trail Under US 80(Mesquite section) has undergone some huge progress. Some of the project highlights are.
-Reconstruction of the I-635/US-80 interchange
-Replacement of four flyovers and adding four more for eight total
-Widening I-635 and the west portion of US-80 to accommodate new ramp alignment
-Full reconstruction of the east portion of US-80 to east of Belt Line Road.
-The addition of 2 Frontage Road Bypass.
-Trail Segment under US 80 near 635.
-Continous Frontage Roads

Source:https://www.austin-ind.com/news/txdot-awards-austin-historic-north-texas-project

[Stephane Dumas]

Besides the Mesquite project, I suggest to nickname that interchange, the Mesquite interchange.

[Urban Prairie Schooner]

The interchange from "True Stories" will be no more. It really hasn't changed much since the 80s.

[05danper42842]

The interchange from "True Stories" will be no more. It really hasn't changed much since the 80s.

Here is the video link of the interchange in the movie.
https://youtu.be/cDkPCQYckQ8?si=ZZjXmQMzftkIBQCM

[05danper42842]

New Status Update

Aerial Lidar scanning has begun all over the interchange and Concrete barriers have now been moved under the ramp of 635 NB to US 80 WB. The Concrete barriers will be used to controll traffic. There is no specific day which Austin Industries will officially break ground in January 2025? I live nearby so I will checking on it occasionally.

[05danper42842]

This project has officially started and now for 3 years of more highway construction in Mesquite Texas. The Only time that you will experience all of the highways that cross through Mesquite that are under construction at the same time. Meanwhile while we wait for some official information on this project let's check out this recent aerial's photos of the neighboring 635 East Project.

https://reginaldloftinphotographer.pixieset.com/plcjanuary2025lbjhwy635eastproject1stsetofaerialphotos/

[MaxConcrete]

Meanwhile while we wait for some official information on this project let's check out this recent aerial's photos of the neighboring 635 East Project.

https://reginaldloftinphotographer.pixieset.com/plcjanuary2025lbjhwy635eastproject1stsetofaerialphotos/

Thanks for posting that link. It has a huge collection of of high quality images. Work on LBJ East is proceeding quickly with traffic mostly on new concrete.

The original double-T pylon remains standing at the center of the interchange (photo). I'm hoping to get some ground-level photos of it before it is demolished. It's difficult to photograph at this time, with the I-30 main lanes blocking the view. I'm thinking the I-30 main lanes will be demolished first, which will provide a window of opportunity. Hopefully I'll be able to catch it.