I35 Road Construction Update: What You Need 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.

Remember to support your local businesses as they are still open during construction…

I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY

Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts for June 20 – 26
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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 main lanes go under Posey Road. The new configuration will have the I-35 main lanes 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 Posey Road exit (#199) and the Centerpoint Road exit (#200) are closed.
  ° Until further notice

• Southbound I-35 Centerpoint Road entrance ramp closed permanently.
  ° Until further notice

• Southbound I-35 left lane closed continuously from York Creek Road to Centerpoint Road.
  ° Through late July

• Southbound I-35 closed at Posey Road.
  ° Thursday, June 25 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 main lanes 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

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from the William Cannon Drive entrance ramp to Stassney Lane.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Boggy Creek Drive to William Cannon Drive.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Stassney Lane to the William Cannon Drive exit (#228).
  ° Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from William Cannon Drive to Chaparral Road.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Eastbound Stassney Lane bridge right lane closed at I-35.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27 from 9 AM until 12 PM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed from William Cannon Drive to Stassney Lane. The William Cannon Drive entrance ramp will also be closed.
  ° Wednesday, June 24 from 9 PM until 5 AM

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 main lanes 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

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Woodward Street to Woodland Avenue.
  ° Monday, June 22 from 8:30 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 left lane closed from Woodland Avenue to SH 71.
  ° Monday, June 22 from 8:30 PM until 6 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Woodward Street to Woodland Avenue. Multiple entrances and exit ramps will also be closed in the project area.
  ° Tuesday, June 23 from 8:30 PM until 5:30 AM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed from Riverside Drive to SH 71. Multiple entrances and exit ramps will also be closed in the project area.
  ° Tuesday, June 23 from 8:30 PM until 6 AM

• Northbound I-35 reduced to two lanes from Woodward Street to Woodland Avenue. Multiple entrances and exit ramps will also be closed in the project area.
  ° Wednesday, June 24 from 8:30 PM until 5:30 AM

• Southbound I-35 reduced to two lanes nightly from Riverside Drive to the Stassney Lane exit (#229).
  ° Wednesday, June 24 through Thursday, June 25 from 8:30 PM until 6 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

• Northbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed from I-35 to Gessner Drive.
  ° Through August

• Eastbound and westbound Rutherford Lane closed continuously at the I-35 frontage road.
  ° Through mid-July

• Northbound and southbound US 183 left lane closed nightly from I-35 to Cameron Road.
  ° Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from St. Johns Avenue to the Rundberg Lane exit (#241). The Rundberg Lane exit will also be closed.
  ° Sunday, June 21 through Monday, June 22 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound US 183 frontage road closed nightly from I-35 to Carver Avenue.
  ° Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Blackson Avenue to US 290 East.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Northbound and southbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from Rundberg Lane to US 183.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Eastbound and westbound St. Johns Avenue closed nightly at the southbound I-35 frontage road.
  ° Wednesday, June 24 through Thursday, June 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM 1431 TO FM 3406 (NORTHBOUND)

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

• I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from Jeffrey Way to the RM 1431 exit ramp.
  ° Through early 2021

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 main lanes between Hesters Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate merging conflicts.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 AT PARMER LANE

PROJECT OVERVIEW | Reduced congestion, improved mobility at Parmer Lane and Lamar Boulevard, operational efficiency, more reliable travel times, lower fuel consumption.

The start date is summer 2019 and is scheduled to be completed summer of 2021. The construction costs are estimated to be $24.6 million.

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• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Eastbound Parmer Lane bridge right lane closed at I-35.
  ° Through late June

• Parmer Lane bridge closed nightly at I-35.
  ° Tuesday, June 23 through Wednesday, June 24 from 7 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 ongoing maintenance activities throughout the corridor.
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• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting
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• Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Wells Branch Parkway to Grand Avenue Parkway. The Grand Avenue Parkway exit (#248) and the entrance ramp north of Grand Avenue Parkway will also be closed.
  ° Sunday, June 21 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound and southbound I-35 left lane closed from Holly Street to 11th Street.
  ° Sunday, June 21 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed nightly at the Slaughter Creek Overpass.
  ° Sunday, June 21 through Monday, June 22 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed nightly at FM 1626.
  ° Sunday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 23 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Flores Street to River Road.
  ° Monday, June 22 from 9 AM until 5 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from the Slaughter Creek Overpass to RM 1626.
  ° Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 from 8 AM until 4 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Center Street to Marketplace Avenue.
  ° Tuesday, June 23 from 9 AM until 5 PM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed at Boca Raton Drive.
  ° Wednesday, June 24 through Thursday, June 25 from 9 AM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.