Virtual groundbreaking
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Eastbound westbound I-635 and eastbound westbound I-30 intersection aerial view of direct connectors. Construction, closures, detours, and bridge piers being constructed in spring of 2023.

Virtual groundbreaking

October 29, 2020

Welcome to the official groundbreaking of the 635 East Project in Dallas County! This 11-mile stretch of roadway will undergo major improvements over the next few years and today we celebrate the start of construction.

We also celebrate the efforts of those who contributed to this important project. Over the years, many passionate federal, state and local leaders have advocated for the 635 East Project. Without their efforts, we would not be at this key milestone today.

Please join us as we break ground (virtually) on this project and commemorate another step toward improved mobility in North Texas.

TxDOT 635 East Virtual Groundbreaking

A special thanks to all those who contributed a video to be included in our virtual groundbreaking.

Click the links below to view each individual speaker’s video.

Keynote speakers

Governor Greg Abbott - State of Texas
Secretary Elaine Chao - U.S. Department of Transportation
J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. - Texas Transportation Commission, Chairman
Commissioner Robert C. Vaughn - Texas Transportation Commission

U.S. House of Representatives

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - U.S. House of Representativ

Texas Senate and House

Senator Bob Hall - Texas Senate, 2nd District
Senator Nathan Johnson - Texas Senate, 16th District
Senator Angela Paxton - Texas Senate, 8th District
Rep. Angie Chen Button - Texas House, 112th District
Rep. Victoria Neave - Texas House, 107th District

County/City elected and public officials

Judge Clay Jenkins - Dallas County
Mayor Eric Johnson - City of Dallas
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough - City of Dallas
Mayor Scott LeMay - City of Garland
Council Member Rich Aubin - City of Garland
City of Garland
Mayor Bruce Archer - City of Mesquite
Council Member Sherry Wisdom - City of Mesquite
Council Member Kenny Green - City of Mesquite
Judge Roger Harmon - Regional Transportation Council, Johnson Cou
Michael Morris, P.E. - North Central Texas Council of Government
Mo Bur, P.E. - Dallas District Engineer, Texas Department of Tran