Partial Loop 1 Closure Scheduled To Begin Sunday

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX -- Motorists normally taking Loop 1 as part of their daily commute are in for some serious detour maneuvers starting this Sunday.

Texas Department of Transportation officials are scheduled to close northbound Loop 1 between Southwest Parkway and Loop 360 overnight from Jan. 17 through Jan. 25.

The closure is needed in order to hang concrete beams for the new pedestrian/bicycle bridge through the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

In a press advisory, TxDot officials said the closures will include the eastbound U.S. 290 ramp to northbound Loop 1, and will run from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. every night.

Drivers will be detoured via U.S. 290/SH 71 and Loop 360 in order to reach Loop 1.

Officials said the road closures are necessary to protect workers and motorists as cranes are hoisted to install concrete beams for the new bridge.

The closure could be extended if needed, TxDot officials added.

Temporary road signs will be installed to alert motorists of the closure. TxDot officials urge drivers to allow extra time or travel through the area during construction days.

Road conditions and traffic updates available on Facebook.com/TxDOT, on Twitter.com/TxDOTAustin and at www.DriveTexas.org as points of reference.