TxDOT AMARILLO “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” REPORT

For the week of Feb. 20, 2022

  • The right lane of the I-40 eastbound frontage road will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (Feb. 21, 22, and 25) for pedestrian ramp work.
  • On Tuesday, Feb. 22, crews will be repairing potholes and removing debris throughout Potter County. Watch for mobile operations and prepare to slow down.
  • On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the shoulder of State Loop (SL) 335 eastbound will be closed from US 87 to Glenn Street while workers perform edge repairs
  • On Thursday, Feb. 24, the shoulder of SL 335 westbound will be closed from Glenn Street to US 87 while workers perform edge repairs.
  • Throughout the week, crews will be sealing cracks on Amarillo Boulevard between Grand Street and SL 335. Be prepared to slow down and move over.

Overhead Sign Bridge Removal

  • On Wednesday, Feb. 23, a contractor for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be removing overhead sign bridges on I-27 that span over the north- and southbound lanes of the interstate. See example below:

 

  • The following closures will be in place overnight to help minimize the impact on drivers:
    • The left and center northbound lanes will be closed from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 from the Moss Street exit ramp to the Washington Street entrance ramp.
    • The left and center southbound lanes will be closed from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to 6 a.m. Thursday Feb. 24 from the 34th Avenue exit ramp to the Georgia Street entrance ramp.
    • From 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, I-27 northbound will be closed and traffic will be moved to the northbound frontage road from the Moss Street entrance ramp to the Washington Street entrance ramp.
    • From 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, I-27 southbound will be closed and traffic will be moved to the southbound frontage road from the 34th Avenue entrance to the Georgia Street entrance ramp.