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Crews to Remove I-35 Southbound Mainlanes Over University Parks Drive Friday through Sunday
January 9, 2020
University Parks Bridge

WACO, Texas (Jan. 9, 2020) – Crews have completed removal of the I-35 southbound mainlanes that cross over MLK Boulevard, with all east and westbound lanes that cross under I-35 at MLK Boulevard anticipated to reopen as early as after noon on Friday, Jan. 10.

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Major Changes Coming to I-35 Before Spring Semester Begins
January 3, 2020
Jan 7, 2020 Diagram_Ramp Closures

WACO, Texas (Jan. 3, 2020) – As faculty, staff and students return to the Baylor University campus for the spring semester, they will see more big changes to Interstate 35, beginning Jan. 7 with a major shift of all I-35 traffic to the northbound mainlanes and the closure of some southbound exit ramps.

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I-35 Mainlane Closures Planned for Work at Forrest Street Bridge
December 13, 2019

WACO, Texas (Dec. 13, 2019) – Crews will be lifting and placing beams under the Forrest Street bridge in preparation for constructing the turnaround lanes. To perform this work safely, a full closure of the northbound I-35 mainlanes at Forrest Street, as well as intermittent closures to the southbound I-35 mainlanes, will take place overnight on Monday, Dec. 16.

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Upcoming Closures to University Parks Drive, 5th Street and I-35 Frontage Roads
December 6, 2019
Dec 2019 I-35 Closures Map

WACO, Texas (Dec. 6, 2019) – Below are upcoming I-35 construction activities beginning Sunday, Dec. 8, that will impact University Parks Drive, 5th Street and I-35 frontage roads. Please see the TxDOT map, plan ahead by using

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Overnight Full Closure of Southbound Frontage Road from University Parks to 4th Street
November 20, 2019
I-35/McLane Stadium Night

WACO, Texas (Nov. 20, 2019) - Beginning tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 20) at 7 p.m., I-35 construction crews will begin paving work on the southbound frontage road between University Parks Drive and Fourth Street. This work is expected to take to two nights and will require a full closure of the frontage road in this area overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Dependent on weather and field conditions, there is a possibility that this work will need to occur Saturday night as well.

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Portion of University Parks Drive to Close Overnight
September 23, 2019

WACO, Texas (Sept. 23, 2019) – Construction crews will close a small portion of University Parks Drive near the southbound I-35 frontage road beginning as early as 7 p.m. tonight (Monday, Sept. 23) through 6 a.m., possibly over the next two nights. The closure will impact Robinson Tower during the overnight hours, but the tower parking lot entrance/exit will still be accessible.

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Eighth Street Closure at Northbound I-35 Frontage Road
September 20, 2019

WACO, Texas (Sept. 20, 2019) – Construction crews with TxDOT’s I-35 project will close Eighth Street to the northbound I-35 frontage road, where Dutton Avenue is under construction, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, so work can be done on utilities in the area. This closure is expected to be in effect until 6 a.m. Monday Local access will be maintained through Fifth, Ninth and 10th streets.

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4th/5th Streets to Close Overnight
September 10, 2019
I-35 Waco 4B Project Map

WACO, Texas (Sept. 10, 2019) – Beginning tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 10), 4th and 5th Streets at I-35 will be closed overnight to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for up to two nights. During these closures, traffic will need to use the University Parks Drive or 17th/18th Streets intersections to cross I-35.

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I-35 Update: Upcoming Construction Activities
September 6, 2019
I-35 Waco 4B Project Map

WACO, Texas (Sept. 6, 2019) – From the Texas Department of Transportation: Below are highlights of upcoming construction activities, which may include additional intermittent lane closures to accommodate this work as well as travel delays. TxDOT is sharing estimated timelines to give you notice but schedules are often adjusted or changed based on work progress and field conditions.

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Traffic Shift on University Parks Drive
August 13, 2019

WACO, Texas (Aug. 13, 2019) - As work continues on the southbound I-35 frontage road, I-35 construction crews have shifted the traffic pattern under the overpass on University Parks Drive. This work is expected to last about a month.

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Crews to Complete 11th/12th Streets Bridge Removal This Week
July 27, 2019

WACO, Texas (July 27, 2019) - This week, crews expect to complete the removal of the 11th/12th Street bridge, which should help normalize traffic for a while within the construction zone. Beam removal will begin overnight Monday, July 29, and last through the week. Work will start at the southbound frontage road, then the south and northbound mainlanes, finishing at the northbound frontage road.

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11th/12th Streets Bridge Removal Continues This Week
July 23, 2019

WACO, Texas (July 23, 2019) – Crews continue progress to remove the 11th/12th Streets bridge, an operation that is anticipated to continue to early August. Timelines for July 23, July 24-25 and July 27 are estimated based on work progress and field conditions, but please note that schedules may change as work progresses. Delays are expected to occur during this work.

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11th/12th Streets Bridge Removal Continues
July 18, 2019

WACO, Texas (July 18, 2019) - Crews began removing the 11th/12th Streets bridge last night and will continue work to remove the bridge deck. This is a large operation that is anticipated to last for three weeks. Timelines are estimated based on work progress and field conditions. Please understand that schedules may change as work progresses.

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I-35 Update: 11th/12th Streets Bridge Removal Begins Tonight
July 17, 2019

WACO, Texas (July 17, 2019) – Demolition of the 11th/12th Street bridge is expected to begin at 7 p.m. tonight, July 17, 2019, as crews remove the bridge deck, beginning over the southbound frontage road and moving east as the work is completed. Please note that crews will close the southbound frontage road between 5th Street and 17th Street from 7 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Thursday.

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I-35 Northbound Mainlane Traffic to Temporarily Share Southbound Lanes; 8th Street Temporarily Closed Until Ramp Built
July 15, 2019
Waco traffic shift diagram NB closure

WACO, Texas (July 15, 2019) – Traffic will be shifted Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m., weather permitting, from the I-35 northbound mainlanes to the southbound lanes from 4th Street to 18th Street for approximately two months. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction during this time. In addition, 8th Street exit (334B) will be closed temporarily as crews build a temporary exit ramp in a nearby location. Until that ramp is open, you will need to use the 18th - 17th Streets exit (Exit 334) to access Baylor/downtown area on 8th Street and 5th - 4th Streets. The exit to University Parks Drive (335B) remains open.

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Dutton Avenue Planned to Close Between S. 5th Street and S. 8th Street
June 27, 2019
I-35 Waco and Dutton Closure

As part of the ongoing I-35 reconstruction project, TxDOT crews plan to close Dutton Avenue between South 5th Street and South 8th Street for approximately six months, beginning Monday, July 1 at 6 a.m., weather permitting.

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Delays Expected Today at 4th/5th Street Intersections
June 12, 2019

WACO, Texas (June 12, 2019) - TxDOT has sent out a notification that the construction contractor plans to replace the traffic lights with temporary lights at the 4th & 5th Street intersections under I-35 tomorrow, beginning around 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 12, 2019).

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I-35 Update: Northbound I-35 Exit to Downtown 5th/4th Streets (Exit 335A) to Temporarily Close Beginning June 3
June 3, 2019
Exit 335A Northbound

WACO, Texas (June 3, 2019) – Crews plan to temporarily close the northbound I-35 Downtown 5th/4th Streets exit (335A) Monday, June 3, weather permitting, to allow for construction of the new ramp. A temporary ramp is expected to be open to traffic by early fall.

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Important I-35 Update: Full Mainlane, Frontage Road Closures May 28-June 1 for Pedestrian Bridge Removal
May 24, 2019
I-35 Waco Ped Bridge Mainlane Frontage Road Closures

WACO, Texas (May 24, 2019) – Construction crews will permanently close the I-35 pedestrian bridge at 8th Street on Tuesday, May 28, with removal scheduled to begin that night in anticipation of the reconstruction of I-35 mainlanes. To keep crews and the traveling public safe, this will include overnight FULL southbound and northbound frontage road and mainlane closures throughout the week. Please read the information below so you can plan alternate routes to, from and around campus next week.

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I-35 Notice: Permanent Ramp and Bridge Removal Starting Sunday Night
May 10, 2019
Permanent Ramp and Bridge Removal

WACO, Texas (May 10, 2019) – Beginning Sunday night, May 12, construction crews will begin the permanent closure of two direct-access ramps between Interstate 35 and Business 77. In addition, on Monday, crews will permanently close the 11th/12th Streets bridge that crosses over I-35.

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Construction Project Brings Changes to I-35 in Waco - Ramp and Lane Closures Begin as Construction Starts
April 24, 2019

WACO, Texas (April 24, 2019) - The first phase of the major, multi-year reconstruction project of a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 35 from North 340 Loop to 12th Street is set to begin this weekend and will impact traffic around the University immediately and for the duration of the project.

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University I-35 Subcommittee Convenes Initial Meeting on Campus Communication
September 4, 2018

WACO, Texas (Sept. 4, 2018) – Baylor University’s campus-wide subcommittee held its first meeting on Sept. 4 to begin discussions about timely communications to faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors on the upcoming multi-year reconstruction project on Interstate 35, which will have a significant impact on the University.

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University Establishes Campus-wide I-35 Subcommittee
August 2, 2018

WACO, Texas (Aug. 2, 2018) – As the Texas Department of Transportation, the City of Waco and Baylor University prepare for the first phase of a major, multi-year reconstruction project on Interstate 35, slated to begin in spring 2019, the University has assembled a campus-wide subcommittee to develop a plan for timely communications to faculty, staff, students, alumni and visitors as details are finalized on the I-35 project.

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