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 April 7 – April 13

• SPECIAL TRAFFIC ALERT •

I-35 Mainlanes to Close Near Oltorf Street for Overhead Sign Replacement

Crews will temporarily close the southbound I-35 mainlanes to traffic on Tuesday, April 9, 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. for the placement of large overhead signage between Woodlane Avenue and the entrance ramp south of Oltorf Street.

During the closure, southbound I-35 mainlane traffic will be diverted to the frontage road at the Oltorf Street exit (232) and will re-enter I-35 at the entrance ramps south of Oltorf Street. Woodland Avenue and Oltorf Street at I-35 will close to traffic during this time. Drivers wishing to cross I-35 at Woodland Avenue or Oltorf Street should use Woodward Street or Riverside Drive. Drivers are encouraged to exit early to seek other routes during the closure as delays are expected.

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

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

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 U-turn closed at William Cannon Drive | Sunday, April 7 from 8 PM to 11 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Slaughter Creek Overpass | Monday, April 8 from 9 PM to 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily between William Cannon Drive and Foremost Drive | Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily between Nelms Drive and Stassney Lane | Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily between Boggy Creek Drive and William Cannon Drive | Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM

• Westbound William Cannon Drive reduced to one lane at I-35 | Sunday, April 7 from 8 PM to 11 PM

• Westbound William Cannon Drive right turn lane closed at I-35 | Until Friday, April 12

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

• Southbound I-35 entrance ramp closed at Woodward Street | Sunday, April 7 from 8 PM to 6 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane daily between St. Edwards Drive and Woodward Street | Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed between Oltorf Street and Woodward Street | Thursday, April 11 from 10 PM to 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between Woodland Avenue and Oltorf Street. Watch for flaggers | Monday, April 8 through Thursday, April 11 from 8 PM to 6 AM

• Southbound I-35 closed between Woodland Avenue and Oltorf Street. The entrance and exit ramps will also be closed | Tuesday, April 9 from 10 PM to 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

• Southbound I-35 U-turn closed at US 290 East | Through May

• Powell Lane closed at I-35 | Through April

• St. Johns Avenue reduced to one lane in both directions across I-35 | Until further notice

• I-35 frontage road left lane closed in both directions at St. Johns Avenue | Sunday, April 7 through Friday, April 12 from 2 AM to 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly between Barwood Park and US 290 East | Sunday, April 7 through Friday, April 12 from 9 PM to 5 AM

• Alternating southbound I-35 frontage road closures nightly between Barwood Park and US 183. Exit #240 and the following entrance ramp will also be closed | Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10 from 8 PM to 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed between US 290 East and US 183 | Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9 PM to 5 AM

• Alternating southbound I-35 frontage road closures between Delmar Avenue and St. Johns Avenue | Tuesday, April 9 from 8 PM to 5 AM

• Alternating I-35 frontage road closures at St. Johns Avenue. The southbound I-35 Koenig Lane exit ramp and the St. Johns Avenue entrance ramp will also be closed | Thursday, April 11 from 9 PM to 5 AM

• Fenelon Drive closed nightly at I-35. Detour via Rutherford Lane or Hermitage Drive | Tuesday, April 9 through Friday, April 12 from 11 PM to 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 auxiliary right lane closed between US 290 East and St. Johns Avenue | Sunday, April 7 from 9 PM to 5 AM

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 April

• Northbound I-35 closed at CR 305. Detour at Exit #277. The northbound I-35 ramps and southbound I-35 left lane will also close at 8 p.m. at CR 305  | Wednesday, April 10 from 9 PM to 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 closed at CR 305. Detour at Exit #277. The southbound I-35 ramps and northbound I-35 left lane will also close at 8 p.m. at CR 305 | Thursday, April 11 from 9 PM to 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

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