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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

I-40 and I-27 lane closures start Monday night in Amarillo

Plus, the UIL playoff brackets are out and Amarillo High has a bi-district game.

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Overnight lane closures on I-40 at Nelson Street start Monday night

Overnight closures on I-40 at Nelson Street run 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

I-40 and the Nelson Street bridge, both directions, Amarillo

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  • 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.Overnight lane closures, both directions
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If you drive I-40 or I-27 this week, plan around a string of lane closures. says crews will close lanes overnight in both directions of I-40 at the bridge Monday, Nov. 9, as crews prepare for the next project phase.

Northbound I-27 traffic will be detoured to the frontage road at Country Club Road Monday, and you can get back on I-27 at the next entrance ramp. Starting Tuesday, the right lane of I-40 at Nelson Street will be closed for bridgework until early December. The westbound I-40 entrance ramp from Grand Street closes too.

  • Eastbound I-40 right lane: closed, Westline Road to Adkisson Road
  • I-27 both directions: lane closures, Bell Street to Washington Street
  • Nelson Street bridgework: expected done in early December

The Nelson Street work runs from Monday into early December

  1. Nov. 9Overnight lane closures begin both ways on I-40 at .
  2. Nov. 9Northbound I-27 detours to the frontage road at Country Club Road.
  3. Nov. 10The right lane of I-40 at Nelson Street and the Grand Street ramp close.
  4. Early Dec.The bridgework phase is expected to be complete.

TxDOT is asking drivers to slow down in construction zones. We'd also check drivetexas.org for real-time road conditions before you head out.

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In Region I's Class 5A bi-district round, Amarillo High (9-1) faces El Paso Bel Air (4-6) at 6 p.m. Childress opens the Class 3A Division I playoffs at 7 p.m. Friday at in Floydada. Press Pass Sports

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Class 3A Division I: Childress opener7 p.m. Friday, Tyer Stadium, Floydada

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Good Day Amarilloto me · Mon., Nov. 96:00 a.m.

I-40 and I-27 lane closures start Monday night in Amarillo

Plus, the UIL playoff brackets are out and Amarillo High has a bi-district game.

The TLDR

  1. Overnight I-40 closures at Nelson Street begin Monday at 7 p.m.
  2. The right lane of I-40 at Nelson closes until early December
  3. Amarillo High (9-1) plays El Paso Bel Air in bi-district
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