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.
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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 will be closed for widening and reconstruction for approximately 10 months.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- The FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd) bridge closed to eastbound traffic. Westbound traffic will detour to the newly constructed U-turn Bridge. | Until summer 2018, weather permitting
- Southbound exit ramp to FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd) closed. Use the southbound RM 1431 exit ramp and use the bypass lane to reach FM 3406. | Until March 2018, weather permitting
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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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.
- Various double closures in both directions including ramps between RM 620 & Westinghouse Rd. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday, December 4 through Thursday, December 7
- Various closures in both directions under I-35 at US 79. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 5 through Thursday, December 7
- U-turns at I-35 & US 79 closed in both directions. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 5 through Thursday, December 7
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 & St. Edwards Dr. | From 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed at Oltorf St. | From 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3
- I-35 frontage roads reduced to one lane in both directions between Woodward St & Oltorf St. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Oltorf St. | 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 5 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, December 6
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 left lane closed between Slaughter Ln & William Cannon Dr. Ramps will close as needed. | Nightly from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3 through Thursday, December 7
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed between Slaughter Ln & William Cannon Dr. Ramps will close as needed. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3 through Thursday, December 7
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Slaughter Ln & William Cannon Dr. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed between William Cannon Dr entrance ramp & Slaughter Ln. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8
- Westbound William Cannon Dr right lane closed across I-35. | Daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8
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.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- The FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd) bridge closed to eastbound traffic. Westbound traffic will detour to the newly constructed U-turn bridge. | Until summer 2018, weather permitting
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane under FM 3406 | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3 through Thursday, December 7
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 frontage road reduced to one lane between 53rd St & 51st St. | From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, December 4 & Tuesday, December 5
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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• WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting.
- Various closures southbound I-35 frontage road between 3rd St & Lady Bird Lake. | From 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday, December 6 & Thursday, December 7
- Southbound I-35 left turn lane closed between 7th & 6th St. | From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays through Friday, December 15
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between La Posada & E. St. Johns Ave. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8
- Various closures northbound I-35 frontage road between Lady Bird Lake & 4th St. | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, December 3 through Tuesday, December 5
- Various frontage road closures in both directions at Airport Blvd. | 9 p.m. Sunday, December 3 to 5 a.m. Monday, December 4
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
My I35 Traffic Alerts are provided by Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority (CTRMA) & TxDOT.