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IH35: Just a mess..

I wanted to let everyone know that the section of IH35 from Salado to Hillsborough in North Central Texas (includes Temple and Waco) is the longest construction project in the country. It is over 60 miles long with new bridges, access roads, etc. and is horrible to drive on. Concrete barriers on both sides with NO shoulder. Local news just reported and 9 car pile up north of Temple. The cars were stacked cord wood.
So, if your travel plans have you going through this section, you may want to "re-calculate" your route.
Be safe!
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

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Reply #1 –
It just makes me want to go find a nice State or Fed two lane and go slower.  Of course it would be faster than being trapped on an Interstate with limited opportunity to get off.

I was impressed with the State Hwys in TX.  We can't really recall any Interstate that impressed us.  Oh, wait, Susan said maybe in Nebraska but not in Omaha.

Interstates when we have to.  Otherwise, other ways.

Roger and Susan
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
Ya gotta laugh, where we live, two cars at a stop sign is a traffic jam  :o

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Reply #3 –
And I 35E from Lewisville to the north rejoin at 380 in Denton is going to be a mess for years, starting now, as they begin the expansion project there.

"Entering north Texas, please seek alternate routes".
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #4 –
Plan to go to Kerrville for Thanksgiving at Buckhorn RV Resort.  Tks for the heaeads up.  Will try to take Hwy 21 instead of I-35.  This would take me into San Marcos then down I-35 to New Braunfels then 46 over to I-10 Boerne and up to Kerrville.  I assume I-35 will be OK between San Marcos and New Braunfels.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

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Reply #5 –
Asked my bro about that trip....reply was "DrI've 10 days ago. Aus-Dal. SMOOTH sailin. Timin my friend. Timin

We always time cities (if possible) for Sat or Sun early AM....or we go  around-sometimes up to a 100 miles.

Have seen some wonderful places that way...
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others

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Reply #6 –
Dave, just like here but I say 3 cars is a traffic jam.
John h
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #7 –
Carol/Jeff--you are correct I will drive 100 miles out of the way to avoid Austin close to 5 pm week days.  Last time took me two hours in heavy traffic/stop and go to get through there.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650
 

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Reply #8 –
I 35 between San Antonio and Waco is bad on a good day without construction. I made the trip hundreds of times in a truck and I swear to goodness I would run the 2 lanes if I were to go back. Just to crowded and aggressive type driving for me. Not knocking Texas... just the stretch of road mentioned.
Dub McBride 1996 270