I-35 northbound lanes to close in South Austin for multiple weekends

Austin drivers can expect disruptions for multiple weekends, starting Friday night, as the Texas Department of Transportation moves forward with construction on Interstate 35.

Crews will close the northbound main lanes of I-35 from Slaughter Road to Ben White Boulevard on Friday and Saturday nights this week from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. to work on new elevated lanes. The northbound flyover to Ben White Boulevard will also be closed.

Additional overnight closures are scheduled for July 10, 11, 17, 18 and, if needed, July 24 and 25.

Drivers heading north on I-35 will detour onto the service road, exiting at William Cannon Drive and passing Stassney Lane before re-entering the main lanes at Ben White Boulevard. Motorists heading to Ben White Boulevard from northbound I-35 will also exit at William Cannon Drive and turn either left or right at the stoplight.

“Drivers should remain alert, follow signs and expect delays,” TxDOT said.