TxDOT, My I35 and Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s Weekly Corridor Traffic and Road Construction Update for the IH-35 Corridor
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. TxDOT knows you’ve got to get where you need to go.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW | I-35 Mainlanes and FM 3406 Bridge to Close for Bridge Demolition; Long-term Detour for FM 3406 Bridge
The FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd.) bridge is closed for widening and reconstruction for approximately 10 months, weather permitting.
Closures are weather permitting.
- Drivers heading westbound will detour to the newly constructed FM 3406 U-turn bridge to cross I-35.
- Drivers on eastbound FM 3406 will detour to the southbound frontage road and use the U-turn at US 79.
- In addition to the detour, bridge construction will require overnight I-35 mainlane closures.
- During the closure, I-35 mainlane traffic will be detoured to the north and southbound frontage roads.
- Northbound I-35 will reopen by 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 28 for those headed north for the game.
- Drivers headed east or west on FM 3406 will be detoured at the I-35 crossing to the US 79 and RM 1431 crossings.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW | New braided ramps (where one ramp crosses over the other) are being constructed along the northbound I-35 mainlanes between Hester’s Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate merging conflicts.
The northbound and southbound intersections of US 79 and the I-35 frontage roads are also being reconstructed to add a third left-turn for westbound US 79.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed between RM 620 & Westinghouse Rd. Ramps will close as needed. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, October 29 through Thursday, November 2
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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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.
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Oltorf St & Woodward St | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3
- Alternating lane closures northbound I-35 frontage road between Woodward St & Oltorf St. Watch for flaggers directing traffic.| Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3
- I-35 reduced to one lane in each direction at Oltorf St. The ramps to Oltorf St will also close. | 10 p.m. Sunday, October 29 to 5 a.m. Monday, October 30
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between Woodward St entrance ramp & Woodland Ave exit. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, October 29 through Thursday, November 2
- Southbound I-35 right lane closed between US 290 & Slaughter Ln. | Nightly from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday, October 30 & Tuesday, October 31
- Various closures northbound I-35 frontage road between MLK Jr Blvd & Airport Blvd. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, October 29 through Thursday, November 2
- Various closures southbound I-35 frontage road between 15th St & Lady Bird Lake. Expect ramp closures. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, October 29 through Thursday, November 2
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW | Work includes adding a southbound intersection bypass lane to allow through-traffic to bypass the traffic signal, re-configuring the entrance/exit ramps, and realigning the southbound frontage road to add a new roundabout that improves traffic flow and safety.
Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements will also be made within the project limits.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- Southbound I-35 Airport Blvd. exit ramp closed. A new southbound I-35 exit ramp will open north of 51st Street. | New ramp open Monday, October 30
- Southbound I-35 entrance ramp south of 51st St closed. | New ramp open Monday, October 30
- Southbound I-35 51st Street intersection bypass lane. | Opens Monday, October 30
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Reinli St & 53rd 1/2 St. | From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 24 through Thursday, October 26
- Southbound I-35 right lane closed between 51st St & Airport Blvd. | 11 p.m. Friday, October 27 to 4 a.m. Saturday, October 28
- Northbound I-35 entrance ramp between Barbara Jordan & 51st St closed. | 9 p.m. Sunday, October 29 to 4 a.m. Monday, October 30
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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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.
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Stassney Ln & Teri Ln | 7 a.m. Saturday, October 28 to 5 a.m. Sunday, October 29
- Northbound I-35 will close between Stassney Ln & Teri Ln. Traffic will detour to Ponciana Dr. | 7 a.m. Sunday, October 29 to 5 a.m. Monday, October 30
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between Stassney Ln & William Cannon Dr exit | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between Teri Ln and SH 71 | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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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.
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• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- 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
- I-35 will close in both directions at FM 3406. The westbound bridge at FM 3406 will also close. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 10 a.m. Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane under FM 3406. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday, October 30 through Thursday, November 2
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW: Work includes replacing the Slaughter Creek overpass with a new, wider bridge featuring one travel lane in each direction and a center-turn lane.
The addition a new southbound to northbound U-turn bridge, widening the southbound I-35 frontage road to two lanes through the intersection, and installing safety lighting from Slaughter Lane to Onion Creek Parkway.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- Alternating closures northbound I-35 frontage road at Slaughter Creek overpass | From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 31
- Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane between Slaughter Ln and US 290 | From 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 1 & Thursday, November 2
g and additional project details HERE.
My I35 Traffic Alerts are provided by Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority (CTRMA) & TxDOT.