TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Improving I-35 Corridor

Commuters can share feedback on safety, mobility, and connectivity issues along the major Texas highway.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:25pm

A vibrant, abstract image of blurred vehicle motion, conveying the speed and energy of travel along the I-35 highway.The public's input on improving safety, connectivity, and mobility along the I-35 corridor will help guide future infrastructure upgrades.Denton Today

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a survey to gather public input on improving the I-35 corridor, which spans the length of the state from the southern border to the Oklahoma line. TxDOT is seeking feedback on issues like safety, asset preservation, multimodal transportation, truck parking, congestion, and connectivity. The input will help TxDOT identify and prioritize upgrades along the vital highway.

Why it matters

The I-35 corridor is considered the 'Main Street of Texas,' making it a critical transportation artery for both passenger and freight traffic. However, the highway has long struggled with safety issues, traffic congestion, and infrastructure challenges, especially in the Denton County area. Gathering public input is an important step for TxDOT to address these problems and improve mobility along the corridor.

The details

TxDOT released the survey on Monday, April 6, 2026, giving commuters the opportunity to share their feedback on I-35 improvements. The survey aims to identify and prioritize areas needing attention in terms of safety, asset preservation, multimodal transportation, truck parking, mobility and congestion, alternative routes, connectivity, and technology. TxDOT says the public input will help the department determine transportation needs and prioritize upgrades along the I-35 corridor.

  • TxDOT released the I-35 corridor survey on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The public comment period for the survey will close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

The players

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Texas' transportation infrastructure, including the I-35 corridor.

Denton County Residents

Commuters in the Southern Denton County area who regularly use the I-35 corridor and are familiar with its safety, mobility, and connectivity challenges.

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What’s next

TxDOT plans to use the public feedback from the survey to help identify and prioritize future improvement projects along the I-35 corridor.

The takeaway

The I-35 corridor is a vital transportation artery for Texas, but it has long struggled with safety, congestion, and infrastructure challenges. By gathering public input, TxDOT aims to better understand the needs and concerns of commuters in order to make targeted improvements that enhance mobility and connectivity along this critical highway.