Interstate 345 is a critical 1.4-mile stretch that connects Interstate 75 from the north to Interstate 45 to the south. It sits between Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, but its lifespan is running out.
After 15 years of studying what to do about I-345, council members on Wednesday appeared ready to give the green light to tear down I-345 and rebuilding it in a trench similar to I-75.
The plan would put the now elevated interstate in a trench, creating room for deck parks and current streets to run on top of it. "Detroit recently got $120 million to take down a highway," he said. "There are $2 million planning grants. Staff confirmed Monday we did not reach out to find out if we are eligible for one of those grants."
Several city council members expressed their desire to finally make a decision next week on the near decade-long discussion, rejecting the boulevard concept and supporting TxDOT's proposal to put the interstate below grade in a trench similar to Highway 75. TxDOT explained the trench with potential deck caps above it for real estate and streets would be better for the communities on either side.
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