Austin traffic: William Cannon Drive bridge over I-35 to shut down due to construction

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Weekend delays expected in South Austin

If you're planning on driving in South Austin this weekend, expect some delays.

If you're planning on driving in South Austin this weekend, expect some delays.

What they're saying:

Starting on Friday, May 29, at 10 p.m., the bridge over I-35 at William Cannon Drive will be shut down in both directions. The bridge is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 1 at 5 a.m.

The same closure will happen from June 5–8. 

The closure is part of the I-35 Capital Express South project. TxDOT crews are using the closure to install new construction beans.

All traffic will detour to the I-35 frontage roads on Stassney Lane and Slaughter Lane.

I-35's main lanes will also be reduced in both directions. 

The Source: Information from TxDOT

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