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35 CORRIDOR MOBILITY CAPITAL AREA
Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts
for Week of September 22 – September 27
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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
- Northbound I-35 exit ramps at Posey Road (#199) and Centerpoint Road (#200) are closed. The southbound I-35 entrance ramp south of Posey Road is also closed. | Until further notice
- Posey Road closed at I-35. | Until further notice
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from York Creek Road to Centerpoint Road. | Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
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 left lane closed nightly at Stassney Lane. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Stassney Lane to Williamson Creek Drive. | Monday, Sept. 23 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily at Stassney Lane. | Monday, Sept. 23 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Colonial Park Boulevard to Battle Bend Boulevard. | Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Wednesday, Sept. 25 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 frontage road left lane closed at Oltorf Street. | Monday, Sept. 23 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily at Woodward Street. | Monday, Sept. 23 through Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 am until 3 PM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from St. Edwards Drive to Woodward Street. | Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Mariposa Drive to Oltorf Street. | Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly at Oltorf Street. The Oltorf Street exit ramp will also be closed. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from St. Edwards Drive to Woodward Street. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from Woodward Street to Oltorf Street. The Woodward Street entrance ramp will also be closed. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from SH 71 to Woodward Street. | Thursday, Sept. 26 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM
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 reduced to one lane nightly from US 290 East to St. Johns Avenue. The US 290 East entrance ramp will also be closed. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 left two lanes closed nightly from Powell Lane to US 183. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10 PM until 5 AM
- North and southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from St. Johns Avenue to Huntland Drive. | Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- North and southbound I-35 frontage road closed at US 183. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 AM until 12 PM
- Southbound I-35 reduced to two lanes from Barwood Park to St. Johns Avenue. The entrance ramp at US 183 will also be closed. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 closed from Barwood Park to St. Johns Avenue. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 12 PM until 2 AM
- South to northbound U-turn closed at US 183. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 AM until 12 PM
- Northbound I-35 reduced to two lanes nightly from US 290 East to St. Johns Avenue. | Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 closed from US 290 East to St. Johns Avenue. | Thursday, Sept. 26 from 12 PM until 2 AM
- Northbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Norwood Park Boulevard to I-35. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Westbound Wonsley Drive closed nightly at I-35. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9 PM until 5 AM
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
I-35 FROM 1431 TO FM 3406
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 schedule 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 at Parmer Lane. |Monday, Sept. 23 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed at Parmer Lane. | Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed at Yager Lane. | Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 AM until 3 PM
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
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Bell County to SH 195 for paving. Ramps will also be closed as needed. | Sunday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 8 PM until 5:30 AM
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from SE Inner Loop to Westinghouse Road for milling. | Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 3 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from Hesters Crossing Road to Rubio Avenue. | Monday, Sept. 23 from 8 AM until 11 AM
- Northbound I-35 reduced to two lanes from 51st Street to St. Johns Avenue. | Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Yarrington Road exit (#210) to the Yarrington Road overpass. | Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.
• St. Johns Avenue Bridge Long-Term Closure •
Crews have closed the St. Johns Avenue bridge over the I-35 mainlanes. All traffic on St. Johns Avenue will turn right onto the I-35 frontage roads and utilize the non-signalized U-turns at US 183 or US 290 East to access St. Johns Avenue on the other side of I-35.
Bicyclists and pedestrians will still be able to safely cross I-35 at St. Johns Avenue on a temporary walkway restricted to non-vehicular traffic. The reconstructed bridge is expected to reopen late summer 2019, weather permitting.
My I35 Traffic Alerts are provided by Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority (CTRMA) & TxDOT.