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 24 – March 1

• SPECIAL SXSW LANE CLOSURE(S) •

• Southbound I-35 exits closed between 8th St and Cesar Chavez. Expect heavy traffic and delays. | 10 AM until 3 AM through Saturday, March 16

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- MARCH

• Various northbound I-35 frontage road closures between York Creed Rd and Posey Rd. Exit #199 for Posey Rd will also be closed. Traffic will shift to a one-way configuration starting Monday night. | 9 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

• Various southbound I-35 frontage road closures between Posey Rd and York Creek Rd. Exit #198 will also be closed. Traffic will shift to a one-way configuration starting Tuesday night. | 9 PM until 5 AM Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15

• Alternating northbound I-35 lane closures at Posey Rd. | 9 PM until 5 AM Wednesday, March 13 through Thursday, March 14

• Alternating southbound I-35 lane closures between Centerpoint Rd and Posey Rd. | 9 PM until 5 AM Thursday, March 14 through Friday, March 15

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 left lane closed between William Cannon Dr and Foremost Dr. | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between William Cannon Dr and Boggy Creek Dr. | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Little Texas Ln and William Cannon Dr. | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15

• Westbound William Cannon Dr right turn lane closed at I-35. | Until Friday, March 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.

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

• I-35 left two lanes closed in both directions between Woodward St and Oltorf St. | 11 PM until 5 AM Sunday, March 10 through Monday, March 12

• Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed across Woodward St. | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15

• Southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane between St. Edwards Dr and Woodward St. | 9 AM until 3 PM Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15

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

• I-35 south to northbound turnaround closed at US 183. | 9 PM until 5 AM Sunday, March 10 through Thursday, March 14

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Huntland Dr and US 290 E. | 9 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

• I-35 left lane closed in both directions between US 290 E and US 183. | 9 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

• I-35 frontage road left lane closed in both directions at St. Johns Ave. | 9 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Barwood Park and Powell Ln. | 9 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

• Southbound I-35 left two lanes closed between US 183 and St. Johns Ave. | 11 PM until 5 AM Monday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 13

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

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

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

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

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 CR 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.