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'''Interstate 35''' (abbreviated '''I-35''') is a north–south ] in the central ]. It stretches from ], ], on the ] to ], ], at ] (London Road) and 26th Avenue East. Many interstates used to have splits or spurs indicated with suffixed letters (]/]/]/]), but I-35 is the only one that still has such divisions. In two stretches, both through twin cities, the highway splits into ] (Dallas and St. Paul) and ] (Fort Worth and Minneapolis).


'''Interstate&nbsp;35''' ('''I-35''') is a major ] in the central ]. As with most primary Interstates that end in a five, it is a major cross-country, north–south route. It stretches from ], near the ] to ], at ] (MN&nbsp;61, London Road) and 26th&nbsp;Avenue East.<ref name="Google">{{google maps |url = https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3966640746460723679,27.524700,-99.502890%3B9356109620576285556,46.801921,-92.071031&saddr=I-35+N+%4027.524700,+-99.502890&daddr=46.808637,-92.06131&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=46.798649,-92.0644&sspn=0.053116,0.115356&ie=UTF8&ll=40.713956,-97.382812&spn=30.012924,59.0625&z=4 |title = Overview Map of I-35 |access-date = February 15, 2008 }}</ref> The highway splits into ] and ] in two separate places, the ] in ] and at the ] twin cities of ].
Interstate 35 does not directly connect to either international border. I-35's southern terminus is a ] in ], ], just short of the ]. Travelers going south can take one of two toll bridges across the ] and the Mexican border—straight ahead into ], or via ] through downtown Laredo into ]. To the north, I-35 terminates in ], ], with connections to Canada from the interstate's terminus via ] to ], or north to the border at ] by ] in Duluth, but that route more typically accessed from the south by ] at ].

At {{convert|1568|mi|km}}, I-35 is the ninth-longest Interstate Highway following ], and it is the third-longest north–south Interstate Highway, following ] and ]. Even though the route is generally considered to be a ], this highway does not directly connect to either international border. I-35's southern terminus is the ] at Hidalgo Street in Laredo, Texas, just short of the Mexican border. Travelers going south can take one of two toll bridges across the ] and the border, either straight ahead into the ], or via ] (Bus. I-35-A) through downtown Laredo into the ]. To the north, I-35 terminates in Duluth, Minnesota, with connections to Canada from the Interstate's terminus via MN&nbsp;61 to ], or north to the border at ], via ] (US&nbsp;53) in Duluth.

In addition to the Dallas–Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul areas, the major cities that I-35 also connects to include (from south to north) ]; ]; ]; ]; ]; and ].


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===Texas=== ===Texas===
{{Main|Interstate 35 in Texas}}
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{{main|Interstate 35 in Texas}} {{See also|Interstate 35E (Texas)|Interstate 35W (Texas)}}
] in Laredo, Texas]]
{{seealso|Interstate 35E (Texas)|Interstate 35W (Texas)}}
Interstate 35 northbound begins at an intersection (controlled by a stoplight) with ] in Laredo, Texas, just north of the ]. Through ], ], and ], it has a mostly north-northeastern course, turning more northeast around ].<ref name="txdot-map">{{cite map|title=Texas Official Travel Map|publisher=]|year=2006}}</ref> It then cuts across the corners of ] and ] before entering ] and San Antonio.


I-35 northbound begins at a traffic-signaled intersection with ] in ], just north of the ] and the international border between ] and the US. It has a {{convert|17|mi|km|adj=on}} ] with ]. Through ], ], and ] counties, it has a mostly north-northeastern course, turning more northeasterly around ].<ref name="txdot-map">{{cite map |title = Texas Official Travel Map |author = ] |publisher = Texas Department of Transportation |year = 2006 }}</ref> It then cuts across the corners of ] and ] counties before entering ] and ].
Interstate 35 is named the ] in San Antonio. There, it has brief ] with both ] and ], and serves as the northern terminus of ]. I-35 heads northward out of the city towards the state capital, ].


I-35 is named the ] in San Antonio. There, it has brief concurrencies with ] (with it ]) and ], and it serves as the northern terminus of ]. I-35 heads northeast out of the city toward the state capital, ].
In Austin, Interstate 35 is the Interregional Highway.<ref name="about">Bear, Jacci Howard.. ''About.com.'' URL accessed ] ].</ref> Throughout Austin, elevated express lanes were constructed on either side of the original ]. Prior to this expansion, this section included an ], which is extremely unusual for a freeway. From Austin, I-35 goes through ], Temple, and Waco. In Waco, I-35 is the Jack Kultgen Freeway.


In Austin, I-35 is the Interregional Highway and has a concurrency with ] through Downtown Austin.<ref name="about">{{cite web |last = Bear |first = Jacci Howard |url = http://austin.about.com/od/roadmaps/f/ih35.htm |title = Are Interstate Highway 35 and Interregional Highway 35 the Same Road? |work = About.com |access-date = December 7, 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081207201156/http://austin.about.com/od/roadmaps/f/ih35.htm |archive-date = December 7, 2008 }}</ref> Throughout Austin, elevated express lanes were constructed on either side of the original ]. Prior to this expansion, this section included an ], which is extremely unusual for a freeway. From Austin, I-35 goes through ], ], ], and ]. In ], south of Temple, it serves as the current eastern terminus for ]. In Waco, I-35 is known as the Jack Kultgen Freeway, and begins its concurrency with ]. The campuses of both the ] and ] are located adjacent to I-35.
I-35 then heads to ], where it splits up into ] and ] and runs through the ]/] area. The official mile markers follow I-35E through Dallas—I-35W, which is 85 miles in length, carries its own mileage from Hillsboro to Denton, as though it were an x35 loop. In Dallas, I-35 is the R.L. Thornton Freeway south of I-30, which picks up the name heading east. North of I-30, it is the Stemmons Freeway.


I-35 then heads to ], where it splits into ] and ] and runs through the ]–] area. The official milemarkers, along with the route of US&nbsp;77, follow I-35E through Dallas—I-35W, which is {{convert|85|mi|km}} in length, carries its own mileage from Hillsboro to ], as though it were an I-35 loop. In Dallas, I-35E is the R.L. Thornton Freeway south of ], which picks up the name heading east. North of I-30, it is the Stemmons Freeway.
After passing through D/FW, I-35's two forks merge in ]. The unified interstate then continues north to ] before crossing the ] into Oklahoma.

After passing through Dallas and Fort Worth, I-35's two forks rejoin each other in Denton near the ] campus. The unified Interstate then continues north to ] before crossing the ] into Oklahoma.


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{{main|Interstate 35 in Oklahoma}} {{main|Interstate 35 in Oklahoma}}
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In Oklahoma, I-35 runs from the Red River at the Texas border to the Kansas line near Braman, passing through many of the state's major cities, including ] and the cities of the ] such as ], ], ], and the state capital and largest city, Oklahoma City. In ], I-35 has a major junction with I-40 and spurs into ] through the north central inner city. In Oklahoma, I-35 runs from the Red River at the Texas border to the Kansas state line near ]. It passes through or adjacent to many of the state's major cities. From south to north, these cities include ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. In ], I-35 has a major junction with ] and spurs into ] through the north central inner city as heavy traffic follows through the city into the northern area of the state.


===Kansas=== ===Kansas===
{{main|Interstate 35 in Kansas}}
Between the Oklahoma state line and ], I-35 is part of the ]. This section of interstate serves ] and passes through the ] area. At Emporia, I-35 branches off on its own alignment. This free section of I-35 provides access to ] before entering the ], where it serves ], and ].
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Between the Oklahoma state line and ], I-35 is part of the ]. This section of Interstate serves ] and passes through the ] area. At Emporia, I-35 branches off on its own alignment. This free section of I-35 provides access to ] before entering the ], where it serves ] and ].

Of note on the route, at several points between Cassoday and Emporia in the Flint Hills, dirt driveways that provide direct access without a ramp, for cattle trucks, may be found in either direction along the highway.

'''BETO Junction''' is a highway intersection in ], that is the intersection of ] and I-35. It derives its name from the four major cities nearest the intersection: ], ], ], and ]. It is located {{convert|16|mi|km}} north of Burlington at exit&nbsp;155. Historically, the intersection referred to as "BETO Junction" before I-35 was constructed was located on the old US&nbsp;75 alignments {{convert|2|mi|km|spell=in}} south and {{convert|2|mi|km|spell=in}} east, near ].

=== Missouri ===
{{main|Interstate 35 in Missouri}}
] carries I-35 in Kansas City]]


I-35 enters Missouri {{convert|2|mi|km|spell=in}} southwest of Kansas City's ] as a six-lane highway. After merging with ] and Broadway, it becomes eight lanes and continues north to downtown Kansas City, where it serves as the west and north legs of the ]. Along the north edge of the loop, I-35 joins with ] immediately west of Broadway and carries six lanes of traffic with a speed limit of {{convert|45|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Upon leaving the loop, ] begins, concurrent with I-35. The two Interstates cross the ] together on the ].
===Missouri===
I-35 enters Missouri near downtown Kansas City and serves as the west and north legs of the ]. Along the north edge of the loop, I-35 joins with ]. Upon leaving the loop, ] begins, concurrent with I-35. The two interstates cross the ] together on the ].


After crossing the river, I-29 and I-35 split. I-35 heads north to ], and then continues northward to the Iowa state line. After crossing the river, I-29 and I-35 split. I-35 heads north to ], and then continues northward to the Iowa state line.


===Iowa=== ===Iowa===
{{main|Interstate 35 in Iowa}}
I-35 is part of the ] between ] and St. Paul, Minnesota. A four-lane link has been completed between Clear Lake and ] in ], ].
] is about {{convert|1|mi|km|spell=in}} to the east.]]


In the southern sections of the state, I-35 is parallel to ], for much of its course. The highway runs mostly on a north alignment. In the southern sections of the state, I-35 is parallel to ] for much of its course.


In ], I-35 has a 12 mile ] with ]. The concurrency takes place northwest of the downtown district of the city. At exit 127 of I-80, the overlap turns east and terminates at exit 137 via an interchange with ]. In ], I-35 has a {{convert|12|mi|km|adj=on}} ] with ]. The concurrency takes place northwest of the downtown district of the city. At exit&nbsp;127 of I-80, the overlap turns east and terminates at exit&nbsp;137 via an interchange with ].


North of Des Moines, I-35 is mainly parallel with US 69, traversing a vast and rural area of Iowa.<ref>{{cite map|title=Motor Carriers' Road Atlas|publisher=]|page=38|edition=Deluxe|year=2007|accessdate=2007-07-07}}</ref> North of Des Moines, I-35 is mainly parallel with US&nbsp;69, traversing a vast and rural area of Iowa.<ref>{{cite map |title = Motor Carriers' Road Atlas |author = ] |location = Chicago |publisher = Rand McNally |page = 38 |edition = Deluxe |year = 2007 }}</ref>

I-35 is part of the ] between ] and St. Paul, Minnesota. A four-lane link has been completed between Clear Lake and ] in ], ].


===Minnesota=== ===Minnesota===
{{main|Interstate 35 in Minnesota}}
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{{see also|Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|Interstate 35W (Minnesota)}}
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{{for|the collapsed bridge in Minneapolis|I-35W Mississippi River bridge}}
{{for|the replacement bridge|St. Anthony Falls (35W) Bridge}}
{{seealso|Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|Interstate 35W (Minnesota)}}


At ], ], the on- and offramps lead to ]s rather than standard cross intersections.<ref>{{cite magazine |author = Federal Highway Administration |publisher = Federal Highway Administration |url = https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/focus/04sep/05.cfm |magazine = Focus: Accelerating Infrastructure Innovations |title = Excellence in Highway Design 2004 |access-date = February 12, 2006 |date = September 2004 |volume = 21 |issue = 8 |id = FHWA-HRT-04-029 |issn = 1060-6637 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100610021917/http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/focus/04sep/05.cfm |archive-date = June 10, 2010 }}</ref> This is the first site in the state linked to a major highway to use roundabouts.
The Minnesota section of Interstate 35 and Interstate 35W respectively are defined as ]s 390 and 394 in Minnesota Statutes § 161.12(2). The roads are not marked with those numbers. All of I-35 in the state of Minnesota from the Iowa state line to Duluth is named the Red Bull Highway, after the ].


I-35 splits again into ] and ] in the ]–] area. The mile- and exit-numbering sequence continues along I-35E. At one sharp turn in I-35W near the junction with I-94, drivers are advised to slow to {{convert|35|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} (although many drivers are able to maintain the speed limit of {{convert|55|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}). It is not possible to go from westbound I-94 to northbound I-35W, from southbound I-35W to eastbound I-94, and vice versa, without resorting to surface streets.
At ], ], the on/off ramps lead to ]s rather than standard cross intersections.<ref>Federal Highway Administration. URL accessed 02:47, 12 February 2006 (UTC).</ref> This is the first site in the state linked to a major highway to use roundabouts.


On I-35E in Minnesota between ] and ], in both directions, trucks weighing more than {{convert|9000|lb|kg}} are banned from the freeway, and the speed limit drops to {{convert|45|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. This section was not completed until the late 1980s (although the route was cleared and graded earlier) due to opposition from the historic Crocus Hill neighborhood, which sits only a few hundred feet from the alignment. The four-lane alignment, "parkway" design was a compromise. The truck bypass for this section is signed on ] and ] to the east of Saint Paul.
I-35 splits again into ] and ] in the ]/], ] area. The mile- and exit-numbering sequence continues along I-35E. At one sharp turn in I-35W near the junction with I-94, it is advised to slow to 35 mph (55 km/h) (although many drivers are able to maintain the speed limit of 55 mph (90 km/h)). Additionally, it is not possible to go from westbound I-94 to northbound I-35W, from southbound I-35W to eastbound I-94, from eastbound I-94 to southbound I-35E, and from northbound I-35E to westbound I-94 without resorting to surface streets.


I-35 has an ] with ]/] in ], known locally as the "Can of Worms". This ] features a pair of left exits from I-35, a stoplight, and lane drops over the I-35 bridge.<ref>{{google maps |url = https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Duluth+MN&ll=46.765515,-92.12255&spn=0.005762,0.01663&t=h |title = Overview Map and Aerial Photo of the Can of Worms Interchange |access-date = June 8, 2009 }}</ref>
On I-35E in Minnesota between Minnesota State Highway 5 and Interstate 94, in both directions, trucks weighing more than 9,000 lbs (4,082 kg) are banned from the freeway, and the speed limit drops to 45 mph (70 km/h) but it is rarely obeyed. This section was not completed until the late 1980s (although the route was cleared and graded earlier) due to opposition from the historic Crocus Hill neighborhood which sits only a few hundred feet from the alignment. The four-lane alignment, "parkway" design was a compromise. The truck bypass for this section is signed on ] and ] to the east of Saint Paul.


The national northern terminus of I-35 is at an ] in eastern Duluth. Drivers' options include merging with London Road/] northbound, proceeding through the stop lights onto 26th&nbsp;Avenue East, or turning left onto London Road southbound.
The I-35 / ] / ] interchange in ], ] is known locally as the "]" and features a pair of left exits from I-35, a stoplight, and lane drops over the I-35 bridge.


== History == ==History==
Some portions of I-35 in Oklahoma City were already built in 1953, before the Interstate system was created.<ref name="oklahoman1"/> Through ], ], the Interstate opened in June&nbsp;1959. In ], it opened in two parts: the northern half, connecting Moore to Oklahoma City, opened in January&nbsp;1960. The southern half, linking it to Norman, was opened to traffic in June&nbsp;1967.<ref name="oklahoman2">{{cite news |last = Medley |first = Robert |title = Highways Continue to Drive Economy |work = The Daily Oklahoman |location = Oklahoma City |date = June 29, 2006 |page = 1D }}</ref>
<!--bridge collapse goes on I-35W article! See hatnote!-->
Some sections of I-35 in Oklahoma City were already built in 1953, before the Interstate system was created.<ref name="oklahoman1"/> Through ], ], the interstate opened in June 1959. In ], it opened in two parts: the northern half, connecting Moore to Oklahoma City, opened in January 1960. The southern half, linking it to Norman, was opened to traffic in June 1967.<ref name="oklahoman2">Medley, Robert. "Higways]''] continue to drive economy." ''The Daily Oklahoman'' ] ]: 1D.</ref>


I-35 through Oklahoma largely parallels ]. This is in large part due to efforts of the towns of ], ], and ], which fought to keep I-35 as close as possible to U.S. 77. This was successful due to a threat from Governor ] to build a toll road rather than I-35, and legislation preventing state funds for the interstate from being spent if it were more than 1 mile from the U.S. route.<ref>McNichol, Dan. ''The Roads that Built America: The Incredible Story of the U.S. Interstate System''. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006. ISBN 1-4027-3468-9</ref> I-35 through Oklahoma largely parallels ]. This is in large part due to efforts of the towns of ], ], and ], which fought to keep I-35 as close as possible to US&nbsp;77. This was successful due to a threat from Governor ] to build a toll road rather than I-35, and legislation preventing state funds for the Interstate from being spent if it were more than {{convert|1|mi|km|spell=in}} from the U.S. Route.<ref>{{cite book |last = McNichol |first = Dan |title = The Roads that Built America: The Incredible Story of the U.S. Interstate System |location = New York |publisher = Sterling |year = 2006 |isbn = 1-4027-3468-9 }}{{page needed |date= March 2013}}</ref>


I-35 was completed in Oklahoma in 1971, when parts of the interstate running through ] and ] were opened to traffic.<ref name="oklahoman1">Cockerell, Penny. "50 Years: As the intersection of Interstates 35, 40, and 44, Oklahoma is at America's crossroads." ''The Daily Oklahoman'' ] ]: 2A.</ref> I-35 was completed in Oklahoma in 1971, when parts of the Interstate running through ] and ] were opened to traffic.<ref name="oklahoman1">{{cite news |last = Cockerell |first = Penny |title = 50 Years: As the Intersection of Interstates 35, 40, and 44, Oklahoma Is at America's Crossroads |work = The Daily Oklahoman |location = Oklahoma City |date = June 29, 2006 |page = 2A }}</ref>


The final segment of I-35 (as originally planned) to open was in north central ], between ] and ] near ]. This segment was delayed due to some controversy. Originally, I-35 was to follow the alignment of ] from ] all the way to the ] border. However, Mason City's business community lobbied for the route to be moved closer to their city. On ], ], the alignment was changed to instead parallel ] through northern Iowa, which brought the highway much closer to Mason City. This, however, created a long diagonal section through ] and ] counties. Local farmers objected to their farms being bisected into triangular pieces, and resulting litigation delayed I-35 for several years. A November ] ruling rejected a lawsuit filed by the farmers, and the final segment of I-35 was allowed to proceed, eventually opening in ]. One of the final pieces of the highway puzzle happened in ], ]. For approximately 25 years, Highway 35 actually went through the town and travellers had to deal with several traffic lights. In 1975, the highway went around Faribault where today a traveler actually has three exit choices for this southern Minnesota town. The final segment of I-35 (as originally planned) to open was in north-central ], between ] and ] near ]. This segment was delayed due to some controversy. Originally, I-35 was to follow the alignment of ] from ] to the ] border, but Mason City's business community lobbied for the route to be moved closer to their city. On September&nbsp;1, 1965, the alignment was changed to instead parallel ] through northern Iowa, which brought the highway much closer to Mason City. This created a long diagonal section through ] and ] counties. Local farmers objected to their farms being bisected into triangular pieces, and resulting litigation delayed I-35 for several years. A November&nbsp;1972 ruling rejected a lawsuit filed by the farmers, and the final segment of I-35 was allowed to proceed, eventually opening in 1975.


The ] over the ] in Kansas City, Missouri, was replaced by the ] ] ] in December&nbsp;2010.<ref>{{cite press release |url = http://www.modot.org/kansascity/newrelease/District4News.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=63363 |title = All Interstate 29/35 Ramps and Lanes Open Tomorrow: On-Budget and Six Months Ahead of Schedule |first = Meghan |last = Jansen |publisher = Missouri Department of Transportation |date = December 17, 2010 |access-date = November 27, 2011 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120320043006/http://www.modot.org/kansascity/newrelease/District4News.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=63363 |archive-date = March 20, 2012 |url-status = dead }}</ref>
== Future ==
On ], ], ] reopened the ] over the ] in Kansas City, Missouri after completing a six-month rehabilitation project ahead of schedule. However, the rehab project is only a short-term fix; MoDOT is in the planning process of devising a six- to eight-lane crossing for the interstate, either by building a duplicate bridge to house one direction of traffic or a new bridge or bridges. The ]245 million project includes $50 million in funding procured by Senator ] in the 2005 Transportation Bill. Project plans include significant updates to sections of the freeway and nearby interchanges beyond the bridge itself.


==="NAFTA Superhighway" controversy===
The proposed ] toll-road project includes one proposal (TTC-35) to primarily parallel I-35 from the Mexico border up to the Oklahoma border.<ref>] Study Site, I-35 Corridor Section: </ref> There are major disagreements as to what impact this parallel route would have on I-35 in terms of traffic, maintenance, and commerce.
{{Further|NAFTA superhighway}}
] and I-35]]


The proposed ] toll-road project included one proposal (TTC-35) to primarily parallel I-35 from the Mexican border up to the Oklahoma border.<ref>{{cite web |work = ] Study |title = I-35 Corridor Section |url = http://www.keeptexasmoving.com/projects/ttc35/ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070509033839/http://www.keeptexasmoving.com/projects/ttc35/ |archive-date = May 9, 2007 }}</ref> There are major disagreements as to what impact this parallel route would have on I-35 in terms of traffic, maintenance, and commerce.
== Major intersections ==
* ] in San Antonio, Texas (twice)
* ] in ]
* ] in ]
* Interstate 35 splits into I-35E and I-35W in ]
** ] in ] (I-35E) and in ] (I-35W)
** ] in ] (I-35E) and in ] (I-35W)
** ] in Fort Worth, Texas (I-35W only)
** ] in Dallas, Texas (I-35E only)
* I-35E and I-35W rejoin in ]
* ] in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* ] in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* ] in ] concurrent with I-35 for 2 miles (3 km)
* ] in ] concurrent with I-35 for 5 miles (8 km)
* ] and ] in ] (the ] continues along I-35 east of Wichita, while I-135 passes through downtown Wichita)
* ] in ] (I-35 splits from the Kansas Turnpike at this point, and I-335 picks up the Kansas Turnpike designation)
* ] in ]
* ] in ]
* ] in Kansas City, Missouri
* ] in ] concurrent with I-34 between exits 2A and 2H
* ] in ] concurrent with I-35 for 6 miles (10 km)
* ] in Kansas City, Missouri
* ] in ]. I-80 is cosigned with I-35 bypassing Downtown Des Moines (served by I-235) for 13 miles.
* ] in Des Moines, Iowa (twice)
* ] in ]
* Interstate 35 splits into I-35E and I-35W in ]
** ] in ] (I-35W) and ]
** ] in ] (I-35W) and in ] (I-35E concurrent with I-94 for less than a half mile)
** ] in ] (I-35W) and ]/] (I-35E concurrent with I-694 for less than a half mile)
* I-35E and I-35W rejoin in ]
* ] in ]


The Trans-Texas Corridor was first proposed by ] ] ] in 2002. It consisted of a {{convert|1200|ft|m|adj=on}} wide highway that also carried utilities such as electricity, petroleum, and water as well as railway track and fiberoptic cables.<ref name="highway to hell">{{cite news |last = Kovach |first = Gretel |title = Highway to Hell? |work = ] |date = December 10, 2007 |url = http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2007/12/01/highway-to-hell.html |access-date = December 7, 2007 }}</ref> In July&nbsp;2007, US Representative ] successfully offered an amendment to House Resolution&nbsp;3074, the FY2008 Transportation Appropriations Act, prohibiting the use of federal funds for ] participation in the activities of the ] (SPP). Hunter stated that: "Unfortunately, very little is known about the NAFTA Super Highway. This amendment will provide Congress the opportunity to exercise oversight of the highway, which remains a subject of question and uncertainty, and ensure that our safety and security will not be compromised in order to promote the business interests of our neighbors."<ref>{{cite press release |url = http://www.house.gov/list/speech/ca52_hunter/Nafta_hgwy_amendment.shtml |publisher = Office of Congressman Duncan Hunter |title = Hunter NAFTA Super Highway Amendment Passes House |date = July 25, 2007 |first = Joe |last = Kasper |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081221135836/http://www.house.gov/list/speech/ca52_hunter/Nafta_hgwy_amendment.shtml |archive-date = December 21, 2008 }}</ref> Fellow Republican Congressman and presidential candidate ] brought the issue to mainstream prominence during the December&nbsp;2007 ]–] GOP debate, where he rejected the concept and also called it the NAFTA Superhighway after the ] and, like Hunter, framed it within the ultimate goal of creating a ].
== Auxiliary routes ==
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In 2011, the Texas Legislature formally repealed its authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor with the passage of HB&nbsp;1201.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB1201 |title = Texas Legislature Online - 82(R) History for HB 1201 |publisher = Texas Legislature |access-date = January 28, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB01201I.pdf#navpanes=0 |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/pdf/HB01201I.pdf#navpanes=0 |archive-date = October 9, 2022 |url-status = live |title = Texas Legislature Online - 82(R) Text for HB 1201 |publisher = Texas Legislature |access-date = August 13, 2013 }}</ref>
== See also ==

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==Junction list==
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;Southern segment
:;Texas
::{{jct|country=USA|US|83}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to ], approx. {{convert|18|mi|km}} north.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|69W|US|59}} in Laredo
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|57}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|410}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|10|US|87|US|90}} in San Antonio. I-10/I-35/US&nbsp;87 travels concurrently through Downtown San Antonio.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|37|US|281}} in San Antonio
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|410}} on the San Antonio–] city line; concurrency for {{convert|3|mi|km|spell=in}}.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|290}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently through Austin.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|183}} in Austin
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|79}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|14|US|190}} in ]; US 190 travels concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to northeast of ]; follows route of I-35E afterward.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|84}} on the Waco–] city line
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|35E|dab1=Texas|I|35W|dab2=Texas}} north-northeast of Hillsboro
;Central segment
:;Texas
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|35E|dab1=Texas|I|35W|dab2=Texas}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|380}} in Denton
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in Denton; the highways travel concurrently to south of ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|82}} in ]
:;Oklahoma
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|70}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently through Ardmore.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} north of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|240|dab1=Oklahoma|US|62}} in Oklahoma City; I-35/US&nbsp;62 travels concurrently through Oklahoma City.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|40|I|235|dab2=Oklahoma|US|77|US|270}} in Oklahoma City; I-35/I-40/US&nbsp;270 travels concurrently through Oklahoma City.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|44}} in Oklahoma City; the highways travel concurrently through Oklahoma City.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|64}} in Perry; the highways travel concurrently to north-northwest of Perry.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|64|US|412}} north-northwest of Perry
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|60}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|177}} north-northwest of ]
:;Kansas
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|166}} east-northeast of ]
:: {{jct|state=KS|KTA|}} southern terminus in rural ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|160}} east of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|135}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|54|US|400}} in Wichita
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|77}} north of ]
:: {{jct|state=KS|I|335|KTA|dab1=Kansas}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|50}} in Emporia
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|50}} east of Emporia; the highways travel concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|75}} south-southeast of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|59}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to east-northeast of Ottawa.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|56}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|169}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to Merriam.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|435|US|50}} in Lenexa
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} in Lenexa; the highways travel concurrently to Merriam.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|635|dab1=Kansas–Missouri|US|69}} in ]; I-35/US&nbsp;69 travels concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|169}} in Kansas City
:;Missouri
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|670|dab1=Kansas–Missouri}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|70|US|24|US|40|US|169}} in Kansas City; the highways travel concurrently through Kansas City.
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|29|I|70|US|40|US|71}} in Kansas City; I-29/I-35/US&nbsp;71 travels concurrently through Kansas City.
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} in Kansas City
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|435}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} south of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|36}} in Cameron
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} southwest of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} north-northwest of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|136}} in ]
:;Iowa
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} on the ] state line south of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|34}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|80|I|235|dab2=Iowa}} in ]; I-35/I-80 travels concurrently to ].
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|6}} on the ]–] city line
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|69}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|80|I|235|dab2=Iowa}} in Ankeny
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|30}} southeast of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|20}} southeast of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|18}} south-southeast of ]; the highways travel concurrently to Clear Lake.
:;Minnesota
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|65}} southeast of ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|65}} in Albert Lea
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|90}} northeast of Albert Lea
:: {{jct|country=USA|US|14|US|218}} in ]
:: {{jct|country=USA|I|35E|dab1=Minnesota|I|35W|dab2=Minnesota}} in ]
;Northern segment
:;Minnesota
::{{jct|country=USA|I|35E|dab1=Minnesota|I|35W|dab2=Minnesota}} in ]
::{{jct|country=USA|US|8}} in ]
::{{jct|country=USA|US|61}} in ]
::{{jct|country=USA|US|2}} in ]; the highways travel concurrently through Duluth.
::{{jct|country=USA|I|535|US|53}} in Duluth
::{{jct|state=MN|MN|61}} in Duluth


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Interstate Highway from Texas to Minnesota "I-35" redirects here. For the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine, see Japanese submarine I-35.

Interstate 35 markerInterstate 35
Interstate 35, with eastern and western forks.
Route information
Length1,569.06 mi (2,525.16 km)
Existed1956–present
HistoryCompleted in 1982
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end US 83 in Laredo, TX
Major intersections
North end MN 61 in Duluth, MN
Location
CountryUnited States
StatesTexas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota
Highway system

Interstate 35 (I-35) is a major Interstate Highway in the central United States. As with most primary Interstates that end in a five, it is a major cross-country, north–south route. It stretches from Laredo, Texas, near the Mexican border to Duluth, Minnesota, at Minnesota State Highway 61 (MN 61, London Road) and 26th Avenue East. The highway splits into I-35E and I-35W in two separate places, the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in Texas and at the Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

At 1,568 miles (2,523 km), I-35 is the ninth-longest Interstate Highway following I-94, and it is the third-longest north–south Interstate Highway, following I-75 and I-95. Even though the route is generally considered to be a border-to-border highway, this highway does not directly connect to either international border. I-35's southern terminus is the traffic signal at Hidalgo Street in Laredo, Texas, just short of the Mexican border. Travelers going south can take one of two toll bridges across the Rio Grande and the border, either straight ahead into the Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, or via Business Interstate 35-A (Bus. I-35-A) through downtown Laredo into the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. To the north, I-35 terminates in Duluth, Minnesota, with connections to Canada from the Interstate's terminus via MN 61 to Grand Portage, or north to the border at International Falls, Minnesota, via U.S. Route 53 (US 53) in Duluth.

In addition to the Dallas–Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul areas, the major cities that I-35 also connects to include (from south to north) San Antonio, Texas; Austin, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Wichita, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; and Des Moines, Iowa.

Route description

Lengths
  mi km
TX 503.96 811.05
OK 235.96 379.74
KS 235.53 379.05
MO 114.74 184.66
IA 219.23 352.82
MN 259.64 417.85
Total 1,569.06 2,525.16

Texas

Main article: Interstate 35 in Texas See also: Interstate 35E (Texas) and Interstate 35W (Texas)
I-35 starts at this traffic signal in Laredo, Texas

I-35 northbound begins at a traffic-signaled intersection with Bus. I-35-A in Laredo, Texas, just north of the Rio Grande and the international border between Mexico and the US. It has a 17-mile (27 km) concurrency with US 83. Through Webb, La Salle, and Frio counties, it has a mostly north-northeastern course, turning more northeasterly around Moore. It then cuts across the corners of Medina and Atascosa counties before entering Bexar County and San Antonio.

I-35 is named the Pan Am Expressway in San Antonio. There, it has brief concurrencies with I-10 (with it US 87) and I-410, and it serves as the northern terminus of I-37. I-35 heads northeast out of the city toward the state capital, Austin.

In Austin, I-35 is the Interregional Highway and has a concurrency with US 290 through Downtown Austin. Throughout Austin, elevated express lanes were constructed on either side of the original freeway. Prior to this expansion, this section included an at-grade railroad crossing, which is extremely unusual for a freeway. From Austin, I-35 goes through Round Rock, Temple, Pflugerville, and Waco. In Belton, south of Temple, it serves as the current eastern terminus for I-14. In Waco, I-35 is known as the Jack Kultgen Freeway, and begins its concurrency with US 77. The campuses of both the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University are located adjacent to I-35.

I-35 then heads to Hillsboro, where it splits into I-35W and I-35E and runs through the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The official milemarkers, along with the route of US 77, follow I-35E through Dallas—I-35W, which is 85 miles (137 km) in length, carries its own mileage from Hillsboro to Denton, as though it were an I-35 loop. In Dallas, I-35E is the R.L. Thornton Freeway south of I-30, which picks up the name heading east. North of I-30, it is the Stemmons Freeway.

After passing through Dallas and Fort Worth, I-35's two forks rejoin each other in Denton near the University of North Texas campus. The unified Interstate then continues north to Gainesville before crossing the Red River into Oklahoma.

Oklahoma

Main article: Interstate 35 in Oklahoma
I-35 in Goldsby, Oklahoma, at milemarker 102

In Oklahoma, I-35 runs from the Red River at the Texas border to the Kansas state line near Braman. It passes through or adjacent to many of the state's major cities. From south to north, these cities include Ardmore, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City, and Edmond. In Downtown Oklahoma City, I-35 has a major junction with I-40 and spurs into I-235 through the north central inner city as heavy traffic follows through the city into the northern area of the state.

Kansas

Main article: Interstate 35 in Kansas
A view from the I-35 portion of the Kansas Turnpike, between mileposts 29 and 30

Between the Oklahoma state line and Emporia, I-35 is part of the Kansas Turnpike. This section of Interstate serves Wichita and passes through the Flint Hills area. At Emporia, I-35 branches off on its own alignment. This free section of I-35 provides access to Ottawa before entering the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, where it serves Johnson County and Kansas City, Kansas.

Of note on the route, at several points between Cassoday and Emporia in the Flint Hills, dirt driveways that provide direct access without a ramp, for cattle trucks, may be found in either direction along the highway.

BETO Junction is a highway intersection in Coffey County, Kansas, that is the intersection of US 75 and I-35. It derives its name from the four major cities nearest the intersection: Burlington, Emporia, Topeka, and Ottawa. It is located 16 miles (26 km) north of Burlington at exit 155. Historically, the intersection referred to as "BETO Junction" before I-35 was constructed was located on the old US 75 alignments two miles (3.2 km) south and two miles (3.2 km) east, near Waverly, Kansas.

Missouri

Main article: Interstate 35 in Missouri
Bond Bridge carries I-35 in Kansas City

I-35 enters Missouri two miles (3.2 km) southwest of Kansas City's Central Business District as a six-lane highway. After merging with Southwest Trafficway and Broadway, it becomes eight lanes and continues north to downtown Kansas City, where it serves as the west and north legs of the downtown freeway loop. Along the north edge of the loop, I-35 joins with I-70 immediately west of Broadway and carries six lanes of traffic with a speed limit of 45 mph (72 km/h). Upon leaving the loop, I-29 begins, concurrent with I-35. The two Interstates cross the Missouri River together on the Bond Bridge.

After crossing the river, I-29 and I-35 split. I-35 heads north to Cameron, Missouri, and then continues northward to the Iowa state line.

Iowa

Main article: Interstate 35 in Iowa
I-35 in Iowa, near exit 182. The town of Swaledale is about one mile (1.6 km) to the east.

In the southern sections of the state, I-35 is parallel to US 69 for much of its course.

In Des Moines, I-35 has a 12-mile (19 km) overlap with I-80. The concurrency takes place northwest of the downtown district of the city. At exit 127 of I-80, the overlap turns east and terminates at exit 137 via an interchange with I-235.

North of Des Moines, I-35 is mainly parallel with US 69, traversing a vast and rural area of Iowa.

I-35 is part of the Avenue of the Saints between Clear Lake and St. Paul, Minnesota. A four-lane link has been completed between Clear Lake and I-380 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Minnesota

Main article: Interstate 35 in Minnesota See also: Interstate 35E (Minnesota) and Interstate 35W (Minnesota)
I-35's northern terminus is at this intersection with London Road (MN 61) in Duluth, Minnesota, with Lake Superior in the background.

At Medford, Minnesota, the on- and offramps lead to roundabouts rather than standard cross intersections. This is the first site in the state linked to a major highway to use roundabouts.

I-35 splits again into I-35W and I-35E in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. The mile- and exit-numbering sequence continues along I-35E. At one sharp turn in I-35W near the junction with I-94, drivers are advised to slow to 35 mph (56 km/h) (although many drivers are able to maintain the speed limit of 55 mph (89 km/h)). It is not possible to go from westbound I-94 to northbound I-35W, from southbound I-35W to eastbound I-94, and vice versa, without resorting to surface streets.

On I-35E in Minnesota between MN 5 and I-94, in both directions, trucks weighing more than 9,000 pounds (4,100 kg) are banned from the freeway, and the speed limit drops to 45 mph (72 km/h). This section was not completed until the late 1980s (although the route was cleared and graded earlier) due to opposition from the historic Crocus Hill neighborhood, which sits only a few hundred feet from the alignment. The four-lane alignment, "parkway" design was a compromise. The truck bypass for this section is signed on I-494 and I-694 to the east of Saint Paul.

I-35 has an interchange with I-535/US 53 in Duluth, Minnesota, known locally as the "Can of Worms". This junction features a pair of left exits from I-35, a stoplight, and lane drops over the I-35 bridge.

The national northern terminus of I-35 is at an intersection in eastern Duluth. Drivers' options include merging with London Road/MN 61 northbound, proceeding through the stop lights onto 26th Avenue East, or turning left onto London Road southbound.

History

Some portions of I-35 in Oklahoma City were already built in 1953, before the Interstate system was created. Through Norman, Oklahoma, the Interstate opened in June 1959. In Moore, it opened in two parts: the northern half, connecting Moore to Oklahoma City, opened in January 1960. The southern half, linking it to Norman, was opened to traffic in June 1967.

I-35 through Oklahoma largely parallels US 77. This is in large part due to efforts of the towns of Wynnewood, Paoli, and Wayne, which fought to keep I-35 as close as possible to US 77. This was successful due to a threat from Governor Henry Bellmon to build a toll road rather than I-35, and legislation preventing state funds for the Interstate from being spent if it were more than one mile (1.6 km) from the U.S. Route.

I-35 was completed in Oklahoma in 1971, when parts of the Interstate running through Carter Co. and Murray Co. were opened to traffic.

The final segment of I-35 (as originally planned) to open was in north-central Iowa, between Mason City and US 20 near Iowa Falls. This segment was delayed due to some controversy. Originally, I-35 was to follow the alignment of US 69 from Des Moines to the Minnesota border, but Mason City's business community lobbied for the route to be moved closer to their city. On September 1, 1965, the alignment was changed to instead parallel US 65 through northern Iowa, which brought the highway much closer to Mason City. This created a long diagonal section through Wright and Franklin counties. Local farmers objected to their farms being bisected into triangular pieces, and resulting litigation delayed I-35 for several years. A November 1972 ruling rejected a lawsuit filed by the farmers, and the final segment of I-35 was allowed to proceed, eventually opening in 1975.

The Paseo Bridge over the Missouri River in Kansas City, Missouri, was replaced by the dual-span cable-stayed Christopher S. Bond Bridge in December 2010.

"NAFTA Superhighway" controversy

Further information: NAFTA superhighway
I-29 and I-35

The proposed Trans-Texas Corridor toll-road project included one proposal (TTC-35) to primarily parallel I-35 from the Mexican border up to the Oklahoma border. There are major disagreements as to what impact this parallel route would have on I-35 in terms of traffic, maintenance, and commerce.

The Trans-Texas Corridor was first proposed by Texas Governor Rick Perry in 2002. It consisted of a 1,200-foot (370 m) wide highway that also carried utilities such as electricity, petroleum, and water as well as railway track and fiberoptic cables. In July 2007, US Representative Duncan Hunter successfully offered an amendment to House Resolution 3074, the FY2008 Transportation Appropriations Act, prohibiting the use of federal funds for Department of Transportation participation in the activities of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP). Hunter stated that: "Unfortunately, very little is known about the NAFTA Super Highway. This amendment will provide Congress the opportunity to exercise oversight of the highway, which remains a subject of question and uncertainty, and ensure that our safety and security will not be compromised in order to promote the business interests of our neighbors." Fellow Republican Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul brought the issue to mainstream prominence during the December 2007 CNN–YouTube GOP debate, where he rejected the concept and also called it the NAFTA Superhighway after the North American Free Trade Agreement and, like Hunter, framed it within the ultimate goal of creating a North American Union.

In 2011, the Texas Legislature formally repealed its authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor with the passage of HB 1201.

Junction list

Source:

Southern segment
Texas
US 83 in Laredo; the highways travel concurrently to Botines, approx. 18 miles (29 km) north.
I-69W / US 59 in Laredo
US 57 in Moore
I-410 in San Antonio
I-10 / US 87 / US 90 in San Antonio. I-10/I-35/US 87 travels concurrently through Downtown San Antonio.
I-37 / US 281 in San Antonio
I-410 on the San Antonio–Windcrest city line; concurrency for three miles (4.8 km).
US 290 in Austin; the highways travel concurrently through Austin.
US 183 in Austin
US 79 in Round Rock
I-14 / US 190 in Copperas Cove; US 190 travels concurrently to Belton.
US 77 in Waco; the highways travel concurrently to northeast of Hillsboro; follows route of I-35E afterward.
US 84 on the Waco–Bellmead city line
I-35E / I-35W north-northeast of Hillsboro
Central segment
Texas
I-35E / I-35W in Denton
US 380 in Denton
US 77 in Denton; the highways travel concurrently to south of Thackerville, Oklahoma.
US 82 in Gainesville
Oklahoma
US 70 in Ardmore; the highways travel concurrently through Ardmore.
US 77 north of Springer
US 77 in Davis
US 77 in Norman; the highways travel concurrently to Oklahoma City.
I-240 / US 62 in Oklahoma City; I-35/US 62 travels concurrently through Oklahoma City.
I-40 / I-235 / US 77 / US 270 in Oklahoma City; I-35/I-40/US 270 travels concurrently through Oklahoma City.
I-44 in Oklahoma City; the highways travel concurrently through Oklahoma City.
US 77 in Edmond; the highways travel concurrently to Guthrie.
US 77 in Perry
US 64 in Perry; the highways travel concurrently to north-northwest of Perry.
US 64 / US 412 north-northwest of Perry
US 60 in Tonkawa
US 177 north-northwest of Braman
Kansas
US 166 east-northeast of South Haven
Kansas Turnpike southern terminus in rural Sumner County
US 160 east of Wellington
I-135 in Wichita
US 54 / US 400 in Wichita
US 77 north of El Dorado
I-335 / Kansas Turnpike in Emporia
US 50 in Emporia
US 50 east of Emporia; the highways travel concurrently to Lenexa.
US 75 south-southeast of Olivet
US 59 in Ottawa; the highways travel concurrently to east-northeast of Ottawa.
US 56 in Gardner; the highways travel concurrently to Merriam.
US 169 in Olathe; the highways travel concurrently to Merriam.
I-435 / US 50 in Lenexa
US 69 in Lenexa; the highways travel concurrently to Merriam.
I-635 / US 69 in Mission; I-35/US 69 travels concurrently to Kansas City.
US 169 in Kansas City
Missouri
I-670 in Kansas City
I-70 / US 24 / US 40 / US 169 in Kansas City; the highways travel concurrently through Kansas City.
I-29 / I-70 / US 40 / US 71 in Kansas City; I-29/I-35/US 71 travels concurrently through Kansas City.
US 69 in Kansas City
I-435 in Claycomo
US 69 in Pleasant Valley; the highways travel concurrently to Liberty.
US 69 south of Cameron
US 36 in Cameron
US 69 southwest of Winston
US 69 north-northwest of Altamont
US 136 in Bethany
Iowa
US 69 on the Iowa state line south of Lamoni
US 34 in Osceola
I-80 / I-235 in West Des Moines; I-35/I-80 travels concurrently to Ankeny.
US 6 on the Clive–Urbandale city line
US 69 in Des Moines
I-80 / I-235 in Ankeny
US 30 southeast of Ames
US 20 southeast of Blairsburg
US 18 south-southeast of Clear Lake; the highways travel concurrently to Clear Lake.
Minnesota
US 65 southeast of Albert Lea
US 65 in Albert Lea
I-90 northeast of Albert Lea
US 14 / US 218 in Owatonna
I-35E / I-35W in Burnsville
Northern segment
Minnesota
I-35E / I-35W in Columbus
US 8 in Forest Lake
US 61 in Wyoming
US 2 in Duluth; the highways travel concurrently through Duluth.
I-535 / US 53 in Duluth
MN 61 in Duluth

References

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  3. "Overview Map of I-35" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved February 15, 2008.
  4. Texas Department of Transportation (2006). Texas Official Travel Map (Map). Texas Department of Transportation.
  5. Bear, Jacci Howard. "Are Interstate Highway 35 and Interregional Highway 35 the Same Road?". About.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
  6. Rand McNally (2007). Motor Carriers' Road Atlas (Map) (Deluxe ed.). Chicago: Rand McNally. p. 38.
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  10. Medley, Robert (June 29, 2006). "Highways Continue to Drive Economy". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City. p. 1D.
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