The Texas Department of Transportation’s ongoing Interstate 35 expansion project in Central Texas has spurred a dramatic transformation in the state’s capital city. More than 100 properties along the I-35 corridor have been forced to close or relocate over the past few years as they were in the path of demolition.
From a popular Austin-based burger chain to a Latina-owned day care, Austin has lost several beloved spots in the downtown area of the city. TxDOT began working on widening an eight mile stretch of I-35 from U.S. 290 East to Ben White Boulevard and SH 71 back in 2024.
Here are some of the businesses that have closed from the I-35 Capital Express Central Project:
P. Terry’s
In late June 2025, Progress Coffee closed its doors to vacate in time for the project to demolish its building.
After 53 years in business, Worley Printing closed back in 2025 after receiving a notice from the state about the I-35 expansion project. Co-owner Gayle Worley told MySA then that she and her brother who run the business decided to retire and close instead of relocating.
Austin Mexican restaurant Taquerias Arandinas had to close its location at 5725 N. I-35. However, KVUE reports that the restaurant has three other locations that will remain open throughout the city.
Taqueria Los Altos, which once stood near Worley Printing Company and Escuelita del Alma, was also impacted by TxDOT’s I-35 expansion project. The restaurant relocated to 6700 Middle Fiskville Road in Austin.