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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Riverside intersection for Project Connect part of TXDOT’s $746M I-35 contract
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Chad Swiatecki
International construction consultants Balfour Beatty will oversee the portion of the Interstate 35 reconstruction project that runs just south of downtown Austin and will also play a small role in preparations for Project Connect construction. The company announced it was awarded a $746 million contract from the Texas Department of Transportation to manage the 2.5 miles of construction from State Highway 71 to Holly Street. That work will include intersection construction at Riverside Drive to prepare the crossing for Project Connect’s light-rail service. Main construction is scheduled to start next fall. Previously, Balfour Beatty was selected to help manage the widening of U.S. Highway 290 in the Oak Hill area.
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