TxDOT Will Close McAllen Railroad Crossing Sunday
The intersection at SH 336 and U.S. Business Highway 83 will remain inaccessible until late Sunday afternoon.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Transportation
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The Texas Department of Transportation will close the railroad crossing at the intersection of SH 336 and U.S. Business Highway 83 in McAllen this Sunday. The closure is scheduled to remain in effect until 5 p.m.
Why it matters
The maintenance work will necessitate significant detours for local motorists traveling through the area. Officials have established specific routes to manage traffic flow during the closure period.
The railroad crossing is scheduled for a full closure throughout the day Sunday, with work expected to conclude at 5 p.m. No operational data regarding the specific rail traffic volume at this crossing was released.
The players
Texas Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining and operating the public transportation infrastructure across Texas.
The details
Drivers traveling northbound must use U.S. Business Highway 83, McColl Road, and Pecan Boulevard to circumvent the closed intersection. Southbound traffic is advised to utilize Pecan Boulevard, 23rd Street, and U.S. Business Highway 83 as an alternative route.
Timeline
The railroad crossing closure and reopening are scheduled for Sunday.
Market Landscape
This temporary closure follows the established pattern set by the Texas Department of Transportation's statewide infrastructure maintenance mandate. These periodic disruptions reflect the broader necessity of maintaining aging rail infrastructure to support regional logistics and transportation capacity.
Local residents and daily commuters should anticipate travel delays and adjust their routes to use the designated detour paths. Failure to plan for these changes may result in significant congestion at the intersection's bypass streets.
The takeaway
Motorists are encouraged to memorize the specific detour routes for their direction of travel to ensure a smooth commute through McAllen on Sunday. Planning ahead for the 5 p.m. reopening will help avoid unnecessary frustration while crews complete the necessary maintenance.
Further reading
Learn more about local infrastructure projects in the Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox Rio Grande Valley.
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