I-35 Expansion Forces Austinites to Relocate

The widening of I-35 in Austin, known as the I-35 Capital Express Central project, is displacing numerous households and businesses along the highway. Around 111 properties, including houses, apartments, restaurants, and small businesses, will be affected. While TxDOT will buy the properties and cover moving expenses, they won't compensate for all losses, such as lost revenue or the costs incurred during the relocation process. The expansion project aims to add two lanes in each direction and lower the main lanes of I-35, potentially creating new real estate opportunities in the future.