South Austin residents may need to adjust their commutes as Texas Department of Transportation officials prepare to close WIlliam Cannon Bridge at I-35 for two consecutive weekends beginning May 29.
The big picture
The William Cannon Bridge will be blocked off for construction crews to set beams for elevated lanes as part of the I-35 Capital Express South Project.
The bridge will be closed during the following times:
May 29 at 10 p.m. through June 1 at 5 a.m.June 5 at 10 p.m. through June 8 at 5 a.m.There will also be lane reductions on the main lanes and frontage roads in both directions.
The details
Drivers traveling eastbound on William Cannon Drive will turn right on the I-35 frontage road to access southbound I-35 or use the U-turn at Slaughter Lane to head north, according to a news release from TxDOT.
Drivers traveling westbound will turn right on the I-35 frontage road to access northbound I-35 or use the U-turn at Stassney Lane to head south.
Drivers should follow signage and expect delays during the bridge closure. (Courtesy TxDOT)The project
Construction on the I-35 Capital Express South Project began in 2022. The total cost is $548 million, which was funded by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and TxDOT, according to TxDOT’s website.
The project will add two high-occupancy-vehicle lanes, a southbound bypass lane and pedestrian and bicycle paths. TxDOT officials anticipate completing the project in late 2028.
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