Stretch of I-35 in Georgetown to close Friday, Saturday nights for bridge repair
A section of Interstate 35 in Georgetown will close overnight Friday and Saturday while crews work on reconstruction of the Williams Drive Bridge.
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GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- A section of Interstate 35 in Georgetown will close overnight Friday and Saturday while crews work on reconstruction of the Williams Drive Bridge.
The main lanes of northbound and southbound I-35 will be closed between Lakeway Drive and State Highway 29 starting at 9 p.m. both nights. The lanes should be back open by 10 a.m. each morning, weather permitting.
Northbound I-35 traffic will detour to the frontage road at the Williams Drive exit (262) and re-enter the main lanes north of Northwest Boulevard.
Southbound I-35 traffic will use the Williams Drive exit (262) and re-enter the main lanes at the SH 29 entrance ramp.
The Williams Drive bridge will also be closed. Eastbound traffic will detour to the southbound I-35 frontage road and use the U-turn at SH 29 to access Williams Drive. Westbound traffic will detour to the northbound I-35 frontage road before turning left at the signalized intersection at Lakeway Drive to access Williams Drive.
Road signs will be placed to alert drivers of the upcoming closures.