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D6 - I-90 Austin bridge replacements: 2024-2026 construction

Two westbound I-90 ramps, bridge set to open May 22 in Austin

Detours continue at Hwy 218 north and south bridges

Good news!

Westbound Interstate 90 motorists in Austin will see openings of two traffic ramps and a bridge on Friday, May 22. The openings are expected mid-afternoon. 

Construction crews will be opening the westbound I-90:

• Off-ramp at 4^th St NW,
• On-ramp at 6^th St NE,
• Cedar River bridge.

Additionally, traffic will be moved back into their regular lanes. The left lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic will be closed, but the right lanes will be open in each direction to allow for exits and merging onto the highway

The openings are the result of the completion of the westbound I-90 bridge over the Cedar River, which had a work zone that kept the ramps closed for worker and motorist safety.

Westbound I-90 Cedar River bridge and the 4th St NW off-ramp are scheduled to open Friday afternoon.

Project background

This the third year of the Austin I-90 bridges project where bridges are being replaced or repaired at six sites along I-90 in Austin. The Highway 218 north bridge at 14^th St NW and the Highway 218 south bridge 21^st St. NE are both being replaced. Detours are in place for traffic affected by the work. Work is expected to be completed in the fall of this year.

For more information, including detours, or to sign up for project updates, visit the project website.

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