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35 CORRIDOR MOBILITY CAPITAL AREA
Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts
for Week of August 24 – 30
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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
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
- North and southbound Stassney Lane closed nightly at I-35. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 PM until 10 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from William Cannon Drive to Nelms Drive. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 PM until 10 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly at Boggy Creek Drive. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 PM until 10 AM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from Battle Bend to Williamson Creek. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 PM until 10 AM
- Southbound I-35 closed nightly from SH 71 to Stassney Lane. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 PM until 10 AM
- Northbound I-35 closed nightly from Stassney Lane to SH 71. | Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 PM until 10 AM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily at Little Texas Lane. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly at Slaughter Lane. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 8 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from William Cannon Drive to Foremost Drive. | Through late summer 2019
- Northbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from William Cannon Drive to Stassney Lane. | Through late summer 2019
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
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed at the Oltorf Street exit ramp. | Sunday, Aug. 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from Oltorf Street exit ramp to Royal Hill Drive. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Aug. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from St. Edwards Drive to Woodward Street. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Woodward Street to Oltorf Street. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from SH 71 to Woodward Street. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Northbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from Oltorf Street to Woodland Avenue. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 right lane closed from Oltorf Street to Woodward Street. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from Oltorf Street to Woodward Street. | Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Woodward Street to Oltorf Street. | Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 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
- North and southbound I-35 mainlane and frontage road rolling closures from Rutherford Lane to US 183. | Sunday, Aug. 25 from 6 AM until 7 AM
- Southbound US 183 frontage road reduced to one lane nightly from I-35 to Providence Avenue. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane from US 183 to St. Johns Avenue. | Sunday, Aug. 25 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- North and southbound US 183 reduced to one lane nightly at St. Johns Avenue. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- North and southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane nightly at St. Johns Avenue. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Barwood Park to US 183. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from US 183 to Norwood Park Boulevard. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- North and southbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane daily at St. Johns Avenue. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 AM until 3 PM
- Southbound I-35 closed at the St. Johns Avenue entrance ramp. | Monday, Aug. 26 from 7 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from US 290 East to St. Johns Avenue. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 through Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- Southbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from Huntland Drive to US 290 East. | Tuesday, Aug. 27 through Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 PM until 5 AM
- St. Johns Avenue bridge closed at I-35. | Through late summer 2019
- Powell Lane closed at I-35. | Until further notice
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.
• THIS WEEK’S PROJECT TRAFFIC ADVISORY •
Closures are weather permitting
- Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Hesters Crossing to US 79. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Aug. 26 from 9 PM until 5 AM
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 reduced to one lane daily from Parmer Lane to Tech Ridge Boulevard. | Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday, Aug. 28 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 frontage road left lane closed nightly at FM 3406. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Aug. 26 from 8 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed nightly at FM 3406. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Aug. 26 from 8 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound FM 3406 left lane closed nightly from North Mays Street to Chisholm Trail. | Sunday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Aug. 26 from 8 PM until 5 AM
- Northbound I-35 lower level deck closed. The northbound I-35 upper level deck will also be closed starting at 6th street. | Sunday, Aug. 25 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.