WACO, Texas - Major lane restrictions and local traffic shifts are in effect along Interstate 35 and LaSalle Avenue (BU 77) near McLane Stadium to manage heavy game day traffic for the Baylor Bears home football game.
Transportation authorities report that lane closures will remain active through 10:15 AM on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to handle post-game traffic and fan departure.
While I-35 main lanes remain unaffected, drivers will encounter closures along service roads, ramps, and connecting arterial corridors throughout the stadium area.
Detailed Lane Closures & Traffic Restrictions:
I-35 Northbound Ramps & Service Roads:
- Northbound outside right lane on I-35 mainlanes approaching the entrance ramp from MLK Jr. Blvd. (extending at least 400 feet past the ramp).
- Northbound outside right lanes on the I-35 service road between S. University Parks Dr. and MLK Jr. Blvd.
- Northbound outside right-turn lane on the I-35 service road on approach to S. University Parks Dr.
MLK Jr. Boulevard:
- Eastbound lanes closed from the I-35 Northbound service road to BU 77/La Salle Ave.
LaSalle Avenue (BU 77) / Service Corridor:
- Southbound: Outside lane closures extending from 580 feet north of MLK Jr. Blvd. to 1,220 feet south of MLK Jr. Blvd.; from 1,250 feet north of S. University Parks Dr./FM 434 to 550 feet south; and from S. 2nd St. to S. 5th St.
- Northbound: Inside lane closures from S. 5th St. to S. 4th St., and from River St. to S. University Parks Dr./FM 434.
Travel Advisory
Motorists traveling through Waco near the I-35 corridor should anticipate significant local delays, reduce speeds, and watch for elevated pedestrian traffic around McLane Stadium and University Parks Drive. Drivers not attending the game are strongly encouraged to utilize alternate routes across the Brazos River.
We will update this alert as traffic clears and lanes are reopened by local law enforcement.
