I-35 flooded again at Riverside Dr, is this the new norm?
02-10-2026 17:37 via kxan.com

I-35 flooded again at Riverside Dr, is this the new norm?

Southbound I-35 at Riverside Drive flooded during heavy rain last Thursday, highlighting ongoing drainage issues within the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. TxDOT officials explained that current construction involves installing drop shafts and tunnels designed to manage stormwater once completed. While the Lady Bird Lake Segment expansion and Riverside Drive bridge reconstruction are underway, the full drainage system is not yet operational.
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