Round Rock: US 79, South Red Bud Lane Railroad Crossing Closed Overnight Sept. 16 – Sept. 17

Press release from City of Round Rock:

September 11, 2020

Union Pacific Railroad will replace planking at the US 79 and South Red Bud Lane railroad crossing during an overnight closure from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 through 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. Should any unforeseen issues arise, the closure could also affect Thursday morning traffic.

During the closure, drivers will be detoured via the following alternate routes:

• Southbound traffic on North Red Bud Lane will be directed westbound on US 79, then north on Joe Dimaggio Boulevard, south on Kenney Fort Boulevard, then east to Forest Creek Boulevard to access South Red Bud Lane
• Northbound traffic on South Red Bud Lane will be directed westbound on Forest Creek Drive, then north on Kenney Fort Boulevard, then east on Joe Dimaggio Boulevard to access US 79
• Barricades will be placed just north of CR 123 to allow access to local traffic
• Local traffic will have access to Brushy Creek Road from the south

This press release was produced by the City of Round Rock. The views expressed are the author's own.