Traffic & Transit

Interstate 35 Lane Closures For Dec. 19-25, 2020

Rolling closures on northbound I-35 main lanes between U.S. 290 East and Rundberg Lane are among slated closures along the main artery.

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of Interstate 35 lane closures in alerting drivers of potential traffic congestion. Savvy drivers utilize the list in planning their travel to ensure the most seamless paths in reaching various destinations.

The latest lane closures are for the period between Dec. 19-25.

I-35 FROM RUNDBERG LANE TO U.S. 290 EAST

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On Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22, the southbound I-35 main lanes between Braker Lane and U.S. 290 East will close each night at 9 p.m. The Braker Lane and Rundberg Lane entrance ramps and Rundberg Lane exit (#240) will also be closed. Southbound I-35 traffic will detour to the 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.

Beginning at 11 p.m. on Sunday and Monday nights, Dec. 20-21, there will be rolling closures on the northbound I-35 main lanes between US 290 East and Rundberg Lane. The rolling closures will be short, with main lanes being reopened as work is completed. The US 290 East entrance ramp and northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover will also be closed. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. (See map below.)

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Map courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation.

Starting Monday, Dec. 21 at 11 p.m., the northbound I-35 mainlanes between US 290 East and US 183 will be reduced to three lanes, as crews realign the roadway for the future northbound intersection bypass lane. Once complete, this section of I-35 will include three northbound I-35 main lanes, a 2-lane intersection bypass lane, and a 10- to 12-foot shoulder.

Road signs have been placed to alert drivers of the upcoming closures. Transportaiton officials 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.

I-35 FROM RM 1431 TO FM 3406 (NORTHBOUND)

  • Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from Jeffrey Way to the RM 1431 exit (#256)
    • Through early 2021

I-35 AT PARMER LANE

  • Northbound I-35 bypass lane closed at Parmer Lane
    • Through early 2021

I-35 FROM RUNDBERG LANE TO US 290 EAST

  • Northbound I-35 reduced to three lanes from US 290 East to US 183
    • Until further notice
  • Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from Blackson Avenue to Huntland Drive
    • Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Northbound I-35 rolling closures nightly from US 290 East to Rundberg Lane. Multiple entrance and exit ramps will also be closed.
    • Sunday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 21 from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.
  • Southbound I-35 closed nightly from Braker Lane to US 290 East. Multiple entrance and exit ramps will also be closed.
    • Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
  • Southbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed nightly from St. Johns Avenue to Huntland Drive
    • Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.
  • Southbound US 183 reduced to one lane from I-35 to Cameron Road
    • Sunday, Dec. 20 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
  • Southbound US 183 frontage road left lane closed nightly from I-35 to Cameron Road
    • Sunday, Dec. 20 through Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

I-35 FROM RM 150 TO KYLE CROSSING

  • Northbound I-35 frontage road left lane closed from FM 150 to Brent Boulevard
    • Through February 2021
  • Northbound I-35 frontage road right lane closed from FM 1626 to Kyle Crossing
    • Through late 2021

I-35 AT POSEY ROAD

  • Northbound I-35 Posey Road exit (#199) closed
    • Until further notice
  • Southbound I-35 York Creek Road exit (#196) closed
    • Until further notice

I-35 MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

  • Northbound I-35 right lane closed from Gattis School Road to the Hester's Crossing Road entrance ramp
    • Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.
  • Northbound and southbound I-35 frontage road left lanes closed at Onion Creek Parkway
    • Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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