Parks over I-35: In final push, some Austin city council members pitch new $143M plan

$104M plan drives ahead for parks floating above I-35 in Central Texas

The funds will pave the way for future parks and community spaces above the interstate.

Parks over I-35: In final push, some Austin city council members pitch new $143M plan

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day before Austin City Council is set to vote on how much money it will commit to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the roadway elements of future covers over TxDOT's I-35 expansion project, some council members are putting forward a new plan. As of Wednesday, there are two sub quorums of five city council members -- each with different ideas on how to proceed. The council is made up of 10 members, meaning t…