Kyle, San Marcos, Austin I-35 Road Construction Projects For Week Of October 19

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While construction is tough on everyone, TxDOT is trying to do
everything they can to minimize disruptions.

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I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY
………………CLOSURES, DETOURS & TRAFFIC ALERTS
……………….OCTOBER 17 – OCTOBER 23, 2020

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.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound and southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Centerpoint Road to York Creek Road.
• Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound and westbound Posey Road closed from the southbound I-35 frontage road to Transportation Way.
• Friday, Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 19 until 5 a.m.

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 is anticipated completion is early of 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 right lane closed from RM 1626 to Kyle Crossing.
• Through December 2020.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from RM 150 to Brent Boulevard.
• Through January 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 •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 closed nightly from Slaughter Lane to SH 71/US 290. Multiple entrance ramps will be closed as needed.
• Friday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 right lane closed at Slaughter Lane. The Slaughter Lane exit will also be closed.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 right lane closed at William Cannon Drive. The William Cannon Drive exit (#228) will also be closed.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound Stassney Lane right-turn lane closed daily at the southbound I-35 frontage road.
• Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Slaughter Lane to Stassney Lane. Multiple entrance ramps will be closed as needed.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Slaughter Lane to Stassney Lane.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from Slaughter Lane to Stassney Lane.
• Monday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 23 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Colonial Park Boulevard to Stassney Lane.
• Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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. All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENTTRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound US 183 frontage road reduced to one lane from I-35 to Gessner Drive.
• Through December 2020.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly at Rundberg Lane. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly from US 290 East to Rundberg Lane.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 right two lanes closed nightly at US 183. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from St. Johns Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from St. Johns Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Sunday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 Rundberg Lane exit (#241) closed.
• Monday, Oct. 19 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 as the project contractor. All closures are weather permitting.

• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound Lamar Boulevard right-turn lane closed daily at Parmer Lane.
• Saturday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right-turn lane closed nightly at Parmer Lane.
• Monday, Oct. 19 through Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound and westbound Parmer Lane left lane closed nightly from the southbound I-35 frontage road to Lamar Boulevard.
• Monday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound and westbound Parmer Lane left lane closed from the northbound I-35 frontage road to McCallen Pass.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road closed from Parmer Lane to Yager Lane.
• Thursday, Oct. 22 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 CORRIDOR ROAD & HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE

PROJECT OVERVIEW | These lane closures are associated with ongoing maintenance activities throughout the corridor. All closures are weather permitting.
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• CURRENT TRAFFIC ADVISORIES •

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from Concordia Avenue to Luther Lane.
• Through November 2020.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 flyover closed at SH 71.
• Monday, Oct. 19 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed at Oltorf Street. The Woodward Street entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.