I-35E Closures Begin Tuesday Night in Red Oak for Loop 9 Expansion

Major I-35E Closures for Loop 9 Project

• ⚠️ Southbound lanes of I-35E between Bear Creek and Ailla Road will be shut down starting Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. due to road work.
• ⬆️ Northbound lanes on the same stretch will be closed the following night.
• 🗓️ These closures are not overnight and will continue through late 2026.

Loop 9 Expansion Details

• 🎯 The closures are part of the Loop 9 expansion project, a $300 million initiative.
• 🛣️ The project aims to add a new interchange on I-35E to provide direct access to Loop 9.
• 🔗 Loop 9 itself is a new highway designed to connect I-35E to I-45.
• ⏳ The full expansion of Loop 9 is anticipated to be completed by 2028.

Impact on Drivers

• 🚗 Drivers in southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County along I-35E should prepare for significant delays.