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 February 10 – 15

 

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

HAPPENING NOW: PHASE 1 

  • Closing Posey Road bridge over I-35

 

  • Reversing northbound I-35 ramps 

 

  • Implementing traffic detours 

 

  • Demolishing the existing Posey Road bridge over I-35

 

  • Converting two-way frontage roads to one-way 

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

 

  • Westbound William Cannon Dr right turn lane closed at I-35 | Through winter 2019

 

  • Various I-35 frontage road closures in both directions between Slaughter Ln and SH 71 | 8 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Thursday, February 14

 

  • Southbound I-35 right lane closed at Corral Ln | 10 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Monday, February 11

 

  • I-35 moving closures in both directions between Slaughter Ln and US SH 71 | 10 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Monday, February 11

 

  • Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane at Slaughter Ln. Entrance ramp north of Slaughter Ln is also closed | 10 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Monday, February 11

 

  • Westbound Stassney Ln right lane closed at I-35 | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, February 11 through Friday, February 15

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, constructing 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

  • Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between SH 71 and Woodward St | 9 AM until 3 PM Saturday, February 2 and Monday, February 4 through Friday, February 8

 

  • Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed at Oltorf St | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5

 

  • Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between St. Edwards Dr and Woodward St | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, February 4 through Friday, February 8

 

  • Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Royal Hill Rd | Midnight until 5 AM Tuesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 6

 

  • Northbound I-35 Oltorf St exit closed | Midnight until 5 AM Tuesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 6

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

  • St. Johns Ave reduced to one lane in each direction at I-35 | Until further notice

 

  • Southbound I-35 exit #240 closed at US 183. Use Exit #241 for Rundberg Ln | 9 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Thursday, February 14

 

  • Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between Wonsley Dr and US 183 | 9 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Thursday, February 14

 

  • Southbound I-35 U-turn closed at US 183 | 9 PM until 5 AM Sunday, February 10 through Thursday, February 14

 

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. | Until summer 2018, weather permitting.


THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closures are weather permitting

 

  • FM 3406 closed in both directions between I-35 and Chisholm Trail Rd | 8 PM until 5 AM Monday, February 11

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 U-turn closed at Grand Ave Parkway | 9 PM until 5 AM Wednesday, February 6 through Thursday, February 7

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

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

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

  • I-35 frontage road left lane closed in both directions at County Road 305 | Through spring 2019

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.


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


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