New lane striping causing major confusion on I-35

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Drivers in Austin are pointing out a major safety concern on Interstate 35. New lane striping in construction zones on I-35 South near the Oltorf Street exit and I-35 North near the 51st Street exit is hard to tell apart from the old striping. Drivers say they’re confused about which lane to stay in, and it’s leading to dozens of close calls.
The questionable lane markings in both sections of I-35 are part of a Texas Department of Transportation project to add U