The Top 10 I-35 Road Construction Projects That Could Impact Your Weekly Commute

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I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY
…..Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts for September 5 – September 11, 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.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

    LANE CLOSURE
           Posey Road bridge closed at I-35.
                  • Until further notice

    LANE CLOSURE
           Northbound I-35 Posey Road exit (#199) and Centerpoint Road exit
           (#200) are closed.
                     • Until further notice

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 Posey Road exit (#199) and York Creek Road exit
           (#196) are closed.
                     • Until further notice

    LANE CLOSURE
           Northbound and southbound I-35 left lane closed from Posey Road to
           Yarrington Road.
                     • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 p.m. until 5 a.m.

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.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Corral Lane to
           Slaughter Lane.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

     LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Stassney
           Lane to Little Texas Lane.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 left lane closed daily at Slaughter Lane.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
          Northbound I-35 left lane closed from William Cannon Drive to
           Stassney Lane.
               • Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
          Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from William Cannon Drive
           to Corral Lane.
               • Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
          Southbound I-35 left lane closed at Slaughter Lane.
               • Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
          Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Stassney Lane to Slaughter
           Lane. Multiple ramps will also be closed.
               • Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
          Northbound I-35 left lane closed from William Cannon Drive to
           Stassney Lane.
               • Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 AT NORTHWEST BOULEVARD

PROJECT OVERVIEW | This project will reconstruct the Northwest Boulevard bridge over I-35. The project will also construct a four-lane roadway with a roundabout and intersection improvements that connect to the new bridge.

The construction started in September 2019 and is anticipated to conclude in Fall 2020, weather permitting. The projected project cost is estimated at $8.15 million and the contractor is Chasco Constructors.

• 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 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.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Wonsley
           Drive to US 183.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
            Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Blackson
            Avenue to Huntland Drive.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 frontage road closed nightly from Wonsley Drive to
           US 183. The US 183 exit (#240) will also be closed.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 right two lanes closed nightly from Powell Lane to
           US 183. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from I-35 to
           Providence Avenue.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Powell
           Lane to US 183.
               • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
            Southbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from Huntland Drive to US
            290 East.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
            Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from US 183 to Rundberg
            Lane. The Rundberg Lane exit (#241) will also be closed.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
            I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Blackson Avenue to
            Huntland Drive.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Northbound US 183 frontage road closed nightly from Clock Tower
           Drive to I-35. The I-35/Lamar Boulevard exit will also be closed.
               • Thursday, Sept. 10 through Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 FROM 1431 TO FM 3406 (NORTHBOUND)

PROJECT OVERVIEW | Improvements include relocating the exit ramp on the northbound I-35 frontage road to reduce vehicle congestion on I-35 mainlanes and improve the northbound frontage road by adding an extended exit lane between RM 1431 and FM 3406.

The estimated construction cost is $10.7 million. Construction commenced in mid-2019 with an anticipated completion date for early 2021. Jordan Foster Construction is the contractor for this project.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

    LANE CLOSURE
            Northbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from Jeffrey
            Way to the RM 1431 exit (#256).
                • Through early 2021

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 August 2020 and anticipated to be complete in mid-2021. The project contractor is Jordan Foster Construction.

• 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 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.

• 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 CORRIDOR ROAD & HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE

PROJECT OVERVIEW | These lane closures are associated with ongoing maintenance activities throughout the corridor

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

    LANE CLOSURE
           Northbound I-35 left lane closed nightly
           from Williams Drive to NE Inner Loop.
               • Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept.
                        10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from NE Inner Loop to Williams
           Drive.
               • Monday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 10 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

    LANE CLOSURE
           Southbound I-35 left lane closed from the Manor Road to 41st Street.
           The 38th 1/2 Street exit (#236B) will also be closed.
               • Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.

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

    LANE CLOSURE
            Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from RM 12 to
            McCarty Lane.
                • Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.