Weekly I-35 Corridor Closures, Detours & Traffic Alerts You Need To Know Before You Start Your Week

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I-35 CAPITAL AREA CORRIDOR MOBILITY
………………CLOSURES, DETOURS & TRAFFIC ALERTS
……………….OCTOBER 3 – OCTOBER 9, 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

Northbound I-35 Posey Road exit #199 closed.
• Until further notice

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 York Creek Road exit #196 closed.
• 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. 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

Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from William Cannon Drive to Stassney Lane.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound and westbound William Cannon Drive closed at I-35.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Eastbound and westbound Stassney Lane closed at I-35.
• Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly at Slaughter Lane. The Slaughter Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 right lane closed nightly from Slaughter Lane to Stassney Lane. Multiple ramps will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed daily from Foremost Drive to Slaughter Lane.
• Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Slaughter Lane to Stassney Lane. The Slaughter Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Friday, Oct. 9 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

Northbound US 183 frontage road reduced to one lane continuously from I-35 to Gessner Drive.
• Through December

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from Norwood Park Boulevard to Fenelon Drive.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from Rundberg Lane to US 183. The Rundberg Lane entrance ramp will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound US 183 right lane closed from I-35 to the Cameron Road exit.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed daily from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive.
• Monday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.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 right lane closed from Jeffery Way to the RM 1431 exit #256.
• Through early 2021

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound I-35 reduced to one lane nightly from US 79 to RM 1431. The RM 1431 exit #256 and the Westinghouse Road exit #257 will also be closed.
• Sunday, Oct. 4 through Monday, Oct. 5 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Northbound and southbound I-35 left lane closed nightly from FM 3406 to Teravista Parkway.
• Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

LANE CLOSURE

Southbound I-35 reduced to one lane at RM 1431.
• Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

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

LANE CLOSURE

Willow Bend Drive closed continuously at Parmer Lane.
• Through Friday, Oct. 9

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.

I-35 CORRIDOR ROAD & HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
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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

LANE CLOSURE

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

Read more on construction phasing and additional project details HERE.