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I-35 Improvements

Lane reconstructed 10 miles of I-35 in the Waco area that included new 2-lane asphalt and concrete frontage roads, and concrete reconstruction of 6 main lanes (3 in each direction).

10
Miles of Highway Reconstruction
61,000,000
Gallons of Reclaimed Water Used in Civil Activities Instead of Drinking Water
2
Awards for Excellence

Overview

The project included major bridge structures that serve as a main artery for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic to/from the Baylor University football stadium.

Lane operated 2 onsite batch plants: one that produced over 430,000 CY of concrete for main lane paving and structures; and another that produced over 300,000 tons of hot mix asphalt used for constructing detours, concrete underlayment and portions of the frontage roads. Lane self-performed all grading and drainage operations, erosion control, bridge construction, asphalt and concrete paving, traffic control, and project/construction management.

To preserve water in one of the most drought-stricken areas in the country, Lane used 61 million gallons of reclaimed water from a nearby wastewater treatment plant to produce the concrete required for the project.

Technical Highlights

The project included:

  • 433,000 CY of PCC
  • 300,000 TN of asphalt paving
  • 2 million CY of excavation
  • 26 bridges including a signature bridge over the Brazos River and a direct connector bridge connecting FM 2013 directly to the northbound lane I-35

RECOGNITION

  • 2012 American Road & Transportation Builders Association Award for Training Programs/State Level: Effective Use of Law Enforcement in Work Zones Training
  • 2014 Engineering Excellence Award from the Florida Institute Consulting Engineers: Brazos River Bridge
  • 2016 Long Span, Modern Steel Construction Magazine Prize Winner