Controlled Implosions At I-35, U.S. 183 Northbound in ATX: TxDOT

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation will perform controlled implosions of the northbound Interstate 35 to northbound U.S. Highway 183 flyover this weekend, officials said.

The agency announced Thursday crews will temporarily close both directions of the I-35 and U.S. Hwy. 183 mainlanes and frontage roads at the interchange between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m Saturday.

This work will occur over the weekends of May 8 and May 15, weather permitting. Traffic will be stopped for approximately 20 minutes at a time, authorities with the agency said.

A video demonstration of the implosion is below.

While the flyover is closed for reconstruction, northbound I-35 drivers wishing to access northbound U.S. Hwy. 183 will use the Rundberg Lane exit (#241) and take the non-signalized U-turn at Rundberg Lane to access the newly opened southbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover.

The existing flyover was built with a steep grade that caused large trucks to slow down and delay traffic. TxDOT is extending the flyover to lower the grade and accommodate a northbound bypass lane for St. John’s Avenue.

See the northbound I-35 and northbound U.S. 183 detour in the video below.

This work is anticipated to take approximately four months to complete, officials said.

Road signs have been placed to alert drivers of the upcoming closures. TxDOT asks the traveling public to be patient and remain aware when traveling through the work zone. To learn more about this project, visit My35Construction.org.