Traffic Alert – What To Expect This Week 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.

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

I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY

Closures, Detours, Traffic Alerts

for February 1 – 7

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
  ° Until further notice

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

• Southbound I-35 frontage road closed at Industrial Fork Drive. Watch for flaggers. The York Creek exit ramp will also be closed. Detour at Posey Road or Watson Lane exit.
  ° Friday, Jan. 31 at 9 PM through Monday, Feb. 3 at 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 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

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Williamson Creek Drive to Stassney Lane
  ° Thursday, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Eastbound Stassney Lane right lane closed at I-35
  ° Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7 AM until 5 PM

• Westbound Stassney Lane right lane closed daily at I-35
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• East and westbound Stassney Lane reduced to one lane daily at I-35
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7 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 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 frontage road left lane closed from Woodward Street to Oltorf Street
  ° Until further notice

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

• East and westbound I-35 closed at Hermitage Drive
  ° Until further notice

• East and westbound US 183 closed at Norwood Park Boulevard
  ° Until further notice

• Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Huntland Drive to St. Johns Avenue
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 9 AM until 3 PM

• Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from St. Johns Avenue exit ramp (#240) to Rundberg lane entrance ramp. The St. Johns Avenue exit ramp (#240) will also be closed.
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 right two lanes closed nightly from Barwood Park to US 183. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
  ° Sunday, Feb. 2 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• North and southbound I-35 left two lanes closed nightly from St. Johns Avenue to Rutherford Lane
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from Carver Avenue to Cameron Road
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from US 183 to Norwood Park Boulevard. The Rundberg Lane exit ramp will also be closed.
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 right two lanes closed nightly from US 290 East to St. Johns Avenue. The US 290 East entrance ramp will also be closed.
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• East and westbound I-35 reduced to one lane at St. Johns Avenue
  ° Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9 AM until 3 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 Jeffrey Way to RM 1431
  ° Through late 2020

• Northbound I-35 frontage road reduced to one lane from Old Settlers Boulevard to University Boulevard
  ° Until further notice

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

• NONE AT THIS TIME •

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

• • • • • • • • • Northbound I-35 left lane closed from SH 195 to CR 196
                  ° Thursday, Feb. 6 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• • • • • • • • • • Northbound I-35 left lane closed from SH 130 to SH 195
                    ° Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Georgetown Inner Loop to SH 130
  ° Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed from North Fork San Gabriel River to Lakeway Drive
  ° Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed from Westinghouse Road to SH 29
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 left lane closed from RM 1431 to Westinghouse Road
  ° Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 PM until 5 AM

• Southbound I-35 right lane closed from Chisholm Alley Drive to Hesters Crossing
  ° Monday, Feb. 3 from 9 PM until 5 AM

• Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Posey Road to McCarty Lane
  ° Thursday, Feb. 6 from 9 PM until AM

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.