Section of I-20 to be Closed Starting Sunday

HIDEAWAY – Starting at noon on Sunday, Farm Road 849 at Hideaway will be closed for the demolition of the bridge that sustained major structural damage last month. Interstate Highway 20 eastbound and westbound at this location will be closed with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction on the ramps. Motorists should use alternate routes to avoid the extreme delays expected during this work. According to TxDOT, removal of the existing bridge will signal the start of an emergency contract to expedite the replacement project for the FM 849 Bridge over I-20. The closure of I-20, from noon Sunday through Wednesday morning, is required for the safe, efficient removal of the existing structure and the safety of motorists.

After removing the existing steel and concrete structure, daytime and nighttime operations will begin to construct the new bridge. This will also include periodic lane closures and delays on I-20. The bridge will be replaced with a 4-span reinforced concrete bridge and the project includes include roadway work to connect to the new overpass approach slabs. Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed in mid-april.