FM 685 median removal to bring overnight lane closures Oct. 26-30

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the new timeline for the median removal.

Demolition of the island median at the intersection of FM 685 and Main Street, near H-E-B, will take place Oct. 26-30, according to city information.

The why

As part of the city’s Downtown East project, a new traffic light is being installed at the intersection, and Main Street is being extended from its current terminus at N. Railroad Avenue.

The light will be set to flash mode in late October, city officials said.

The median currently at the intersection will be demolished Oct. 26-30. One northbound and one southbound lane from Pecan Street to Applewood Drive will be closed from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. The outside lanes will remain open.

Zooming out

Downtown East is nearing completion, with city staff set to move into the new City Hall in late December.