Eastbound Lane on Poison Oak Road to Close for Bridge Work
An eastbound lane on Poison Oak Road in Temple will be closed from November 4th to November 6th for bridge construction, specifically to allow crews to transport and install large bridge beams.

Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 28, 2026 —
An eastbound lane on Poison Oak Road in Temple is scheduled to close from November 4 through November 6 for bridge construction. The closure is intended to allow crews to transport and install large bridge beams, according to the information provided.
The notice does not specify the year for the November dates or identify the exact section of Poison Oak Road affected. It also does not state the hours of the closure, whether additional lanes or roads will be affected, or how traffic will be managed during the work.
Details about detours, alternate routes, access for nearby properties, and the expected effect on travel times were not provided. The information does not name the agency or contractor responsible for the project, nor does it give a completion schedule beyond the stated three-day closure period.
The stated purpose of the closure is to support the movement and installation of large bridge beams as part of bridge construction. No further information was provided about the bridge, the construction project’s broader scope, or what work may follow the beam installation. The announcement identifies the eastbound lane closure and dates, but leaves those additional project and traffic details unspecified.
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