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 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.
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Closures are weather permitting.
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed between RM 620 & Westinghouse Rd. Ramps will close as needed. | From 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, November 5 through Thursday, November 9
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Gattis School Rd & Mays Crossing. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Tuesday, November 14
- The south to northbound U-turn at I-35 & McNeil Rd closed. | Daily from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Wednesday, November 15
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.
- Oltorf bridge at I-35 closed. Use Woodward St or Woodland Ave. | From 8 p.m. until 5 a.m Sunday, November 5 & Monday, November 6
- Various closures southbound I-35 frontage road between Oltorf St & Woodward St. | 8 p.m. Sunday, November 5 to 5 a.m. Monday, November 6
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed between Woodward St & Oltorf St. Watch for flaggers. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 10
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Oltorf St. | From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 4
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.
- Alternating closures northbound I-35 frontage road between Slaughter Ln entrance ramp & William Cannon Dr. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 10
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Williamson Creek. | Daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 10
- 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, November 6 through Friday, November 10
- Northbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane between Slaughter Ln & US 290/SH 71. | From 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Sunday, November 5 & Monday, November 6
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
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane under FM 3406 | Nightly from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday, November 6 through Thursday, November.
- 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
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
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• 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
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
My I35 Traffic Alerts are provided by Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority (CTRMA) & TxDOT.