Bridge work continues to impact interstate traffic this week
Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) released information on various lane closures and updates due to ongoing projects:
Monday, August 19
Expect various lane closures on eastbound I-40 over Tyler Street and Harrison Street for continued bridge work. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, Aug. 21. During this time, the Washington Street to eastbound I-40 entrance ramp will be closed.
Expect various lane closures on eastbound I-40 at BNSF Railyard as crews perform bridgework. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, Aug. 30. The following entrance ramps will be closed intermittently during this time:
Expect various lane closures on westbound I-40 at BNSF Railyard to Harrison Street for continued bridgework. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, August 30. The following ramps will be closed intermittently during this time:
Westbound I-40 to northbound US 287 exit ramp
Westbound I-40 to southbound I-27 exit ramp
Southbound US 287 to westbound I-40 entrance ramp
The Crockett Street bridge on I-40 will be down to one lane in both directions due to paving operations. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Expect various lane closures in both directions of I-40 and Airport Boulevard for fence installation on the east bridge rail. The work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 22.
Tuesday, August 20
Westbound I-40 at the Hope Road bridge will be closed due to bridge demolition. Following the westbound completion, crews will switch over to eastbound I-40 to finish the demolition; requiring those lanes to be closed. The demolition is expected to be completed by mid-September. The Hope Road bridge is expected to be closed for six months as crews rebuild the bridge. Message boards and signs will be out on the roadways to inform drivers about detour details.
On Monday, Aug. 12, crews began replacing the Hope Road bridge on I-40, just west of Amarillo. The project is expected to take six months. Lanes will be closed in August as demolition of the old bridge is underway.
Wednesday, August 21
Buchanan Street will be closed from Southeast Third Avenue to Northeast Third Avenue due to railroad work. The work is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Please drive with caution and reduce speed through all work zones. All projects are subject to change due to weather, emergency work and other unexpected events. Allow yourself enough time to safely reach your destination if these closures affect your commute. For the most up-to-date road conditions, visit www.drivetexas.org.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: TxDOT Know Before You Go for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
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