Austin Traffic Alert: I-35 Near U.S. 183 To Close For Road Work

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation will temporarily close Interstate 35 near U.S. 183 in alternating directions Wednesday and Thursday nights while crews install guard rail, officials said.

The guard rail to be installed is for the new southbound I-35 to southbound U.S. 183 flyover, officials explained.

Starting on Wednesday (Nov. 18), at 9 p.m., the southbound I-35 main lanes will close at Rundberg Lane. Traffic will detour to the southbound frontage road at the Rundberg Lane exit (#241) and reenter the main lanes at the next entrance ramp south of St. Johns Avenue. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m.

On Thursday (Nov. 19) at 9 p.m., the northbound I-35 main lanes will be closed between U.S. 290 East and Rundberg Lane. The U.S. 290 East entrance ramp and northbound I-35 to northbound U.S. 183 flyover will also be closed. Northbound I-35 traffic will detour to the frontage road at the U.S. 183 exit (#239) and reenter the main anes at the next entrance ramp just south of Rundberg Lane. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m.

Road signs have been placed to alert drivers of the upcoming closures. The Texas Department of Transportation asks the traveling public to be patient and remain aware when traveling through the work zone. To learn more about the I-35 from Rundberg Lane to US 290 East project, visit My35Construction.org.

WHAT: Overnight alternating northbound and southbound I-35 main lane closures

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. (southbound)
Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. (northbound)

WHERE: I-35 main lanes between Rundberg Lane and U.S. 290 East