Heading To Austin Or Down Posey Road? Better Heed These I-35 Detours & Road Closures

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.

Remember to support your local businesses as they are still open during construction…

I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY

Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts

for May 9 – 15
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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. The new configuration will have the I-35 main lanes going over Posey Road.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Posey Road bridge closed at I-35
  ° UnUntil further notice

• Northbound I-35 exit (#199) for Posey Road and exit (#200) for Centerpoint Road are closed
  ° UnUntil further notice

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.

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.

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 daily from Boggy Creek Drive to William Cannon Drive
  ° Thursday, May 7 through Friday, May 15 from 8 AM. until 3 PM

• Eastbound William Cannon Drive left lane closed daily at I-35
  ° Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 8 AM until 3 PM

• Northbound I-35 William Cannon Drive entrance ramp closed
  ° Monday, May 11 from 7:30 PM until 5:30 AM

• Northbound I-35 Slaughter Lane entrance ramp closed
  ° Monday, May 11 from 7:30 PM until 5:30 AM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from Nelms Drive to Stassney Lane. The Ben White Boulevard exit ramp (#230) will also be closed
  ° Monday, May 11 from 9 PM until 5:30 AM

• Southbound I-35 left lane closed daily at Stassney Lane
  ° Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 8 AM until 3 PM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 AT OLTORF ST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW | Improvements include the reconstruction of the Oltorf Street bridge, improving entrance/exit ramps and frontage roads.

Additionally, construction of new extended entrance/exit lanes for main lanes 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

• Northbound I-35 right two lanes closed nightly from SH 71 to Woodland Avenue. The Woodward Street entrance ramp, the Oltorf exit ramp (#232A) and the Woodland Avenue exit ramp (#232B) will also be closed
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Monday, May 11 from 9 PM until 6:30 AM

• Northbound I-35 left two lanes closed nightly from SH 71 to Woodland Avenue
  ° Tuesday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 13 from 9 PM until 6:30 AM

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.

The project also includes reconstruction of the St. Johns Avenue Bridge, the addition of frontage road U-turns on both sides, intersection bypass lanes under St. Johns Avenue in both directions, extended entrance/exit lanes, and ramp and shoulder improvements.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Camino La Costa to St. Johns Avenue
  ° Through mid-2020

• Northbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed from I-35 to Gessner Drive
  ° Through mid-2020

• Eastbound and westbound Norwood Park Boulevard closed at the I-35 frontage road
  ° Through mid-2020

• Southbound US 183 Cameron Road exit ramp closed
  ° Through May 2020

• South to north I-35 U-turn at US 183 will be continuously closed
  ° Through May 2020

• Northbound and southbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from US 290 East to Rundberg Lane
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from St. Johns Avenue to the Rundberg Lane exit ramp. The Rundberg Lane exit ramp (#241) will also be closed
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from Blackson Avenue to Norwood Park Boulevard
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Tuesday, May 12 from 8 PM until 5:30 AM

• Northbound US 183 left lane closed nightly from the Cameron Road entrance ramp to I-35
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound US 183 frontage road closed nightly from I-35 to Carver Avenue
  ° Sunday, May 10 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive
  ° Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 reduced to two lanes nightly from the Rundberg Lane entrance ramp to St. Johns Avenue
  ° Monday, May 11 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound and southbound Clock Tower Drive closed daily at the northbound US 183 frontage road
  ° Wednesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Northbound and southbound Carver Avenue closed daily at the southbound US 183 frontage road
  ° Wednesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Rundberg Lane to US 183. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed
  ° Wednesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 PM until 5 AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM 1431 TO FM 3406 (NORTHBOUND)

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.

The FM 3406 (Old Settlers Blvd) bridge will close to eastbound traffic. Westbound traffic will detour to the newly constructed U-turn Bridge.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Northbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from Jeffrey Way to the RM 1431 exit ramp
  ° Through early 2021

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM US-79 TO SH-45 NORTH

PROJECT ACTIVITY | New braided ramps (where one ramp crosses over the other) are being constructed along the northbound I-35 main lanes between Hesters Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate merging conflicts.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• 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 start date is summer 2019 and is scheduled to be completed summer of 2021. The construction costs are estimated to be $24.6 million.

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• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Eastbound Parmer Lane bridge right lane closed at I-35
  ° Through mid-2020

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 CORRIDOR MAINTENANCE CLOSURES & DETOURS

PROJECT OVERVIEW | These lane closures are associated with ongoing maintenance activities throughout the corridor.
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• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting
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• Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from FM 972 to Lakeway Drive
  ° Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14 from 8 PM until 6 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly at Onion Creek Parkway
  ° Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Sierra Way Street to Inner Loop Bridge
  ° Sunday, May 10 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.