Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction
I-35 Capital Express Central Project
Segment overview
Reconstruct and widen the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridge to improve connectivity and safety. In addition, the project will add sidewalks, shade structures and safety barrier along the bridge and reconstruct I-35 entrance and exit ramps in both directions.
Major impacts/activity
- Northbound I-35 15th Street entrance ramp permanently closed.
- Southbound I-35 upper deck exit to MLK permanently closed. Use lower deck.
- During reconstruction of the north side of the bridge, access will be maintained with two eastbound lanes, one westbound lane, and a pedestrian sidewalk through late 2025, weather permitting. Full closures will be minimal and occur at night.
Schedule
- Construction start: October 2024
- Anticipated construction completion: 2026, weather permitting
Contractor
- Harper Brothers LLC