{"id":182607,"date":"2026-02-27T06:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/182607\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T06:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:50:13","slug":"repairs-to-begin-on-u-s-290-flyover-in-north-austin-after-viral-video-shows-separation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/182607\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairs to begin on U.S. 290 flyover in North Austin after viral video shows separation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Repairs Repairs to begin on U.S. 290 flyover after viral video<\/a> <\/p>\n

A viral video showing a big gap in a North Austin flyover has been getting a lot of attention. The clip appeared to show noticeable separation between two sections of the U.S. 290 overpass at I-35. TxDOT said the bridge is safe and structurally sound.<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas – A viral video showing a big gap in a North Austin flyover has been getting a lot of attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The clip appears to show a noticeable separation between two sections of the U.S. 290 overpass at I-35. TxDOT says the bridge is safe and structurally sound.<\/p>\n

That video spread quickly on social media with drivers questioning whether the flyover was safe.<\/p>\n

Crews were working on the site on Thursday, and while TxDOT says there are no safety concerns, closures are set to begin next week.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“Just see that crack, and you can see the road and the cars going over it every day. And it’s getting pretty bad,” said Austin local Alex Marshall.<\/p>\n

A close look at the U.S. 290 I-35 flyover has people talking.<\/p>\n

“I’ve seen it a lot on threads, some on Facebook, Instagram, of course, so people are definitely talking about it,” said Natasha Bajic, a local business owner.<\/p>\n

The video showed what appears to be a gap in the overpass.<\/p>\n

“I came to my studio early in the morning. What happened to look over was like, Oh wow, there’s a giant hole right there,” said Bajic.<\/p>\n

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TxDOT says what drivers are seeing is a bridge joint designed to expand and contract. In this case, it expanded beyond its original design, which is why repairs are planned.<\/p>\n

Still, some nearby business owners have kept an eye on it.<\/p>\n

“When I see the big garbage trucks or the dump trucks, the heavy ones, I swear, every time I see it get over, I’m like, eek, you know, I don’t want that to break through,” said Marshall.<\/p>\n

“I’m glad my tax dollars are going to fixing it versus just ignoring it. I need my customers to be able to get here safely and leave safely,” said Bajic.<\/p>\n

TxDOT says it has been monitoring the bearing pads and joints for several years to make sure structural integrity was not compromised. The agency stresses this is not a safety issue.<\/p>\n

The $768,000\u00a0project was awarded last year and contractors will repair the bearings and joints.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Upcoming road closures <\/p>\n

Why you should care:<\/p>\n

Starting next week, TxDOT says crews will close the westbound U.S. 290 east flyover to southbound I-35 overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for several weeks.<\/p>\n

Drivers on westbound U.S. 290 east will take the I-35 Waco exit then make a left at the light to access southbound 35.<\/p>\n

Once that side is complete, crews will shift to the northbound I-35 to the eastbound U.S. 290 flyover.<\/p>\n

Detour signs will be posted and drivers should expect delays once the work begins.<\/p>\n

The Source: Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King<\/p>\n

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