Kyle, San Marcos, Austin I-35 Road Construction Projects, Dec. 19 – Dec. 25

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I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY
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………………CLOSURES, DETOURS & TRAFFIC ALERTS
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……………DECEMBER 19 — DECEMBER 25, 2021

 

SPECIAL LANE CLOSURE STARTING SUNDAY
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I-35 FROM RUNDBERG
LANE TO US 290 EAST

On Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22, the southbound I-35 mainlanes between Braker Lane and US 290 East will close each night at 9 p.m.

The Braker Lane and Rundberg Lane entrance ramps and Rundberg Lane exit (#240) will also be closed.

Southbound I-35 traffic will detour to the frontage road at the Rundberg Lane exit (#241) and reenter the mainlanes at the next entrance ramp south of St. Johns Avenue. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m.

Beginning at 11 p.m. on Sunday and Monday nights, Dec. 20-21, there will be rolling closures on the northbound I-35 mainlanes between US 290 East and Rundberg Lane.

The rolling closures will be short, with mainlanes being reopened as work is completed.

The US 290 East entrance ramp and northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover will also be closed. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m.

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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 with the new configuration, I-35 main lanes will going over Posey Road.

This project is made possible by a partnership between Hays County/TxDOT and is expected to cost $31.7 million funded by TxDOT.

The I-35 and Posey Road construction started in February 2019 and anticipated construction completion is planned for mid-2021. The project contractor is Webber, LLC.

All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 Posey Road exit (#199) closed.
• Until further notice.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 York Creek Road exit (#196) closed.
• Until further notice.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM RM 150 TO KYLE CROSSING

PROJECT OVERVIEW | This project will reconfigure the northbound entrance/exit ramps between RM 150 and Kyle Crossing. The improvements include reversing the northbound entrance/exit ramps, reconstructing the northbound frontage road, adding new extended lanes between entrance/exit ramps, and constructing a new frontage road bridge over Plum Creek.

The estimated construction cost is $21.9 million and is funded by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and TxDOT. Construction commenced in September 2020 and its anticipated completion is early 2022. Hunter Industries, Ltd is the contractor for this project.

All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from FM 150 to Brent Boulevard.
• Through February 2021.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from FM 1626 to Kyle Crossing.
• Through late 2021.

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

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.

This major project is estimated to cost $78.8 million. Construction started in July 2016 with the anticipated completion in late 2020. The contractor for this project is OHL, USA, Inc.

All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

NONE AT THIS TIME

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.

I-35 from Rundberg Lane to US 290 East is estimated to cost $124.2 million and is made possible by Texas Clear Lanes Congestion Relief Fund.

The construction commenced in January 2018 with an anticipated completion date in mid-2021. The contractor for this project is J.D. Abrams.

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All closures are weather permitting.
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• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 reduced to three lanes from US 290 East to US 183.
• Until further notice.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 rolling closures nightly from US 290 East to Rundberg Lane. Multiple entrances and exit ramps will also be closed.
• Sunday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 21 from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 closed nightly from Braker Lane to US 290 East. Multiple entrances and exit ramps will also be closed.
• Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from St. Johns Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound US 183 reduced to one lane from I-35 to Cameron Road.
• Sunday, Dec. 20 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from I-35 to Cameron Road.
• Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY TO SH 45 NORTH

PROJECT ACTIVITY | Improvements include reversing ramps, constructing an extended entrance/exit lane on the northbound I-35 mainlanes under SH 45 North, along the frontage road, installing high-mast lighting, and improvements at Picadilly Drive and the I-35 frontage road.

The projected cost is estimated at $8.2 million and funded by CAMPO and TxDOT. Construction will start in August 2020 and anticipated to be complete in mid-2021. The project contractor is Jordan Foster Construction.

All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

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 estimated construction cost for this project is funded by Texas Clear Lanes and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) with an estimated cost of $24.6 million.

Construction started in July 2019 with an estimated timeline to be completed by mid-2021. Primoris Services Corporation is the project contractor.

All closures are weather permitting.
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• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 bypass lane closed at Parmer Lane.
• Through early 2021.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 CORRIDOR & HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE

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

All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Gattis School Road to the Hester’s Crossing Road entrance ramp.
• Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound and southbound I-35 frontage road left lanes closed at Onion Creek Parkway.
• Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.