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TxDOT Pauses Major Loop 1604 and I-10 Closures for Thanksgiving, Plans Dec. 19–Jan. 4 Break

TxDOT aims to ease holiday travel without losing construction momentum.

Overview

  • Officials say no major daytime or weekend closures will occur from Wednesday through Sunday, though additional nightly closures may be used.
  • Lanes at the Loop 1604I-10 interchange will remain open for the Thanksgiving weekend, with standard closures set to resume on Dec. 1.
  • TxDOT will suspend closures for the Christmas and New Year’s period from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4.
  • Some long-term restrictions continue, including the right lane of southbound I-35 near Olympia Parkway and parts of nearby frontage roads.
  • Traffic forecasts call for heavy volumes Wednesday and Sunday on I-35 and I-10, light travel on Thanksgiving Day, and moderate conditions Friday and Saturday.