Traffic Alert: Here’s How Construction Will Affect Your Weekly Commute On I-35

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.

35 CORRIDOR MOBILITY CAPITAL AREA

Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts

for December 07 – 13

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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 mainlanes go under Posey Road. The new configuration will have the I-35 mainlanes going over Posey Road.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

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

• Northbound I-35 exit #199 for Posey Road and exit #200 for Centerpoint Road are closed. | Until further notice

• Northbound I-35 right shoulder closed at Posey Road. | Through late 2019

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 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

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Battle Bend Boulevard to Williamson Creek. | Monday, Dec. 9 from 9 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 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 left lane closed at Oltorf Street. | Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 PM until 6 AM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from Woodland Avenue to Oltorf Street. The Oltorf Street entrance ramp will also be closed. | Monday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 10 PM until 6 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

• Southbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Carver Avenue to Cameron Road. The Cameron Road exit ramp will also be closed. | Sunday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from US 290 East to Rutherford Lane. | Sunday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Hermitage Drive to Rundberg Lane. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed. | Sunday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 left two lanes closed nightly from Rundberg Lane to St. Johns Avenue. | Sunday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 12 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• North and southbound I-35 intersection closed at St. Johns Avenue. | Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 9 AM until 12 PM

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 FM 3406 (Old Settlers Boulevard) to RM 1431 (University Boulevard). | Through late 2020

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 mainlanes between Hesters Crossing and RM 620 to eliminate merging conflicts.

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

Closures are weather permitting

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.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily at Parmer Lane. | Through early 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.

• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •

Closures are weather permitting
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• Northbound I-35 frontage road median closed daily from SH 45 to Wells Branch Parkway. | Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 20 from 9 AM until 3 PM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

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