I-35, Posey Road Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts To Know Before You Start Your Weekly Commute

TxDOT knows you’ve got to get where you need to go.

While construction is tough on everyone, TxDOT is trying to do
everything they can to minimize disruptions.

35 CORRIDOR MOBILITY CAPITAL AREA

Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts

for Week of May 25 – May 31

 

I-35 AT POSEY ROAD

PROJECT OVERVIEW | This project will construct a new overpass on I-35 over Posey Road, add two new U-turns in each direction at Posey Road, perform ramp reversals and convert two-way frontage roads to one-way.

Currently, the I-35 mainlanes go under Posey Road. The new configuration will have the I-35 mainlanes going over Posey Road.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • Posey Road bridge closed at I-35. | Until further notice

 

  • Northbound I-35 left lane closed nightly at York Creek Road. The entrance ramp will also be closed. | Monday, May 20 through Monday, September 30 from 9 PM until 12 AM

 

  • Northbound I-35 left lane closed from York Creek Road to Centerpoint Road. | Saturday, June 1 from 7 PM until 10 AM

 

  • North and southbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from Centerpoint Road to York Creek Road. | Sunday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 5 from 9 PM until 5 AM

 

  • Westbound Posey Road right lane closed nightly from Coffee Road to I-35. | Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7 from 9 PM until 5 AM

 

  • Eastbound Posey Road right lane closed nightly from Transportation Way to I-35. | Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7 from 9 PM until 5 AM

 

  • Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Posey Road to York Creek Road. | Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

 

I-35 FROM STASSNEY LANE TO WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE

PROJECT OVERVIEW | The project will reconstruct the bridge structures at Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive, as well as the frontage road bridge over Williamson Creek.

New U-turn bridges will be added in both directions at Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive, and the I-35 mainlanes will be widened to incorporate shoulders and extended entrance/exit lanes to allow for better merging.

Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements are also being made, and new safety lighting is being installed.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • Southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane between William Cannon Drive and Foremost Drive. | Through Friday, June 7

 

  • Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily at Stassney Lane. | Monday, June 3 through Tuesday, June 4 from 9 AM until 3 PM

 

  • Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily between Stassney Lane and the William Cannon Drive exit ramp. | Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 9 AM until 3 PM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.



I-35 AT OLTORF ST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW | Improvements include the reconstruction of the Oltorf Street bridge, improving entrance/exit ramps and frontage roads.

Additionally, construction of new extended entrance/exit lanes for mainlanes and ramps, and adding U-turns in both directions at Oltorf Street.

Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements will also be made along the I-35 frontage roads in each direction within the project limits.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • Watch for flaggers daily on the southbound I-35 frontage road between Woodland Avenue and Oltorf Street. | Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31 from 9 AM until 3 PM

 

  • Various northbound I-35 closures nightly between Woodward Street and Oltorf Street. Exit #232 and following entrance ramp will also be closed. | Tuesday, May 28 through Thursday, May 30 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.



I-35 FROM RUNDBERG LN. TO US 290 EAST

PROJECT OVERVIEW | This project includes main-lanes and frontage road reconstruction and the addition of three new flyovers at US 183.

The project also includes reconstruction of the St. Johns Avenue Bridge, the addition of frontage road U-turns on both sides, intersection bypass lanes under St. Johns Avenue in both directions, extended entrance/exit lanes, and ramp and shoulder improvements.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • North to southbound I-35 U-turn closed at US 183. | Through Friday, June 7 until 9 PM

 

  • St. Johns Avenue bridge closed at I-35. | Through summer 2019

 

  • Southbound I-35 closed from Rundberg Lane to US 290 East. | Friday, May 31 from 9 PM through Monday, June 3 until 5 AM

 

  • Northbound I-35 closed nightly from US 290 East to Rundberg Lane. | Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 from 9 PM until 10 AM

 

  • Powell Lane closed at I-35. | Until further notice

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.



I-35 AT FM 3406

PROJECT OVERVIEW | The intersection of FM 3406 and the I-35 frontage roads are being improved, and the FM 3406 bridge over I-35 is being reconstructed.

The FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd) bridge will close to eastbound traffic. Westbound traffic will detour to the newly constructed U-turn Bridge.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • North and southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Texas Avenue to Steam Way. | Tuesday, May 28 through Wednesday, June 5 from 8 PM until 12 AM

 

  • North and southbound I-35 reduced to one lane at FM 3406. | Wednesday, June 5 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE



I-35 FROM US 79 TO SH 45 NORTH

PROJECT ACTIVITY | New braided ramps (where one ramp crosses over the other) are being constructed along the northbound I-35 mainlanes between Hesters Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate merging conflicts.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

 

  • Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly between SH 45 North and US 79. | Sunday, June 2 through Thursday, June 6 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.


I-35 CORRIDOR MAINTENANCE CLOSURES & DETOURS

PROJECT OVERVIEW | These lane closures are associated with on going maintenance activities throughout the corridor.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane between 51st Street and 15th Street. The lower deck will be closed Sunday and Monday night and the upper deck and exit #234C will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday night. | Sunday, June 2 through Monday, June 3 from 9 PM until 5 AMMonday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5 from 10 PM until 5 AM

 

  • Southbound I-35 left lane closed between 9th Street and Red River Street. | Monday, June 3 from 9 PM until 5 AM

 

  • Northbound I-35 right lane closed between SE Inner Loop and RM 2243. | Tuesday, June 4 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.


I-35 AT COUNTY ROAD 305

PROJECT OVERVIEW | The project will reconstruct the County Road 305 bridge and realign County Road 304 East to connect to the newly constructed bridge. Pedestrian enhancements will also be made within the project limits.

THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

  • North and southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from Hill Road to FM 487. | Wednesday, June 5 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

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St. Johns Avenue Bridge Long-Term Closure

Crews have closed the St. Johns Avenue bridge over the I-35 mainlanes. All traffic on St. Johns Avenue will turn right onto the I-35 frontage roads and utilize the non-signalized U-turns at US 183 or US 290 East to access St. Johns Avenue on the other side of I-35.

Bicyclists and pedestrians will still be able to safely cross I-35 at St. Johns Avenue on a temporary walkway restricted to non-vehicular traffic. The reconstructed bridge is expected to reopen late summer 2019, weather permitting.

 

 

 


My I35 Traffic Alerts are provided by Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority (CTRMA) & TxDOT.


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