Construction of Main Lanes from I-635 to I-35E
November 12, 2003
November 12, 2003
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This section of the Bush Turnpike, between I-635 and I-35E, was called the "super connector" when it was planned and built because it filled a missing link between SH 161 to the south and SH 190 to the east. This section of the tollway opened on September 9, 2005. These views start at IH 635 and proceed northward.
This view shows the piers for the elevated structure along Valley View Road
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This view shows the piers for an elevated exit ramp along Valley View Road.
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The tollway veers away from Valley View Road on an elevated structure.
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A view of the elevated structure.
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Further north the elevated structure gains more altitude.
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The tollway crosses a levee and makes a ditch crossing.
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The tollway alignment is next to Luna Road as we get close to Belt Line Road.
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This view looks north from Belt Line Road.
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A view along Luna road just north of Belt Line. The Tollway and Luna Road diverge at this point.
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Looking north at Sandy Lake Road. The tollway is no longer on an elevated viaduct at this point and this will be a conventional overcrossing. In the background you can just barely see the connection ramps at the interchange with IH 35E.
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