I-35E Lewisville Weekend Closure: Main Street Bridge Repairs & Traffic Impact

Weekend Traffic Alert for I-35E in Lewisville

• ⚠️ Drivers planning to travel through Lewisville this weekend should be aware of significant traffic disruptions on I-35E.
• 🚧 TexDOT crews are scheduled to shut down all lanes of I-35E in both directions to perform repairs on the Main Street Bridge.

Schedule and Detour Information

• ⏰ The first shutdown begins at 10:00 PM Friday and lasts until noon on Saturday.
• ⏰ A second shutdown is scheduled from 10:00 PM Saturday until noon on Sunday.
• ➡️ All traffic will be forced onto the service roads, which are expected to experience major backups.
• 🚗 Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and maintain space between vehicles.

Impact and Preparedness

• 📈 Lewisville police predict the worst backups will occur on the service roads.
• 🚨 Lewisville PD has briefed officers to ensure they can respond to emergencies via alternate routes.
• 🌧️ This work was previously delayed due to rain, but the current forecast is hot, potentially leading to increased driver frustration.
• 🛠️ The bridge repairs are part of ongoing efforts to restructure areas and ease traffic in the long run.