Interstate 20 Eastbound Lanes Close Near Odessa
Crews repairing the Lamesa Road overpass will shut eastbound lanes on Interstate 20 this weekend, followed by nightly closures later in November.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Car Maintenance
The Texas Department of Transportation will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Exit 137A in Odessa from Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. through Monday, November 16 at 5 a.m. for bridge repairs on the Lamesa Road overpass.
Why it matters
Eastbound drivers in Odessa and across the Permian Basin will need to plan alternate routes for the weekend closure. Nightly lane closures from November 17 through November 24 will extend the disruption as crews complete final repairs.
The detour onto the south service road covers approximately one mile, with eastbound traffic forced off at Exit 137A and motorists accessing South Lamesa Road directed to Exit 136. The source does not specify whether the detour will carry any additional traffic restrictions.
The players
Texas Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Texas's highway system, including bridges and interstates like Interstate 20.
The details
All eastbound Interstate 20 traffic will be forced off at Exit 137A and detoured onto the south service road for about one mile before rejoining the interstate. Drivers coming from State Highway 349 will also be routed onto this detour during the weekend closure.
Timeline
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.: Full eastbound closure begins.
Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5 a.m.: Full eastbound closure ends.
November 17 through November 24, 2026: Nightly eastbound lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Roadmap
Repairs on the Lamesa Road overpass fit into the Texas Department of Transportation's ongoing bridge rehabilitation work across the Permian Basin. Lane closures of this kind are a recurring part of keeping aging interstate bridges in service.
Eastbound commuters should allow extra time for the one-mile detour during the weekend and the nightly closures that follow. Checking your route before leaving can help avoid delays at Exit 137A and along the south service road.
The takeaway
Plan eastbound I-20 trips around the closure window, especially on the weekend of November 13 through 16. Leaving a few extra minutes ahead of nightly closures from November 17 through 24 can help you avoid the detour delays.
What happens next
Nightly eastbound lane closures are scheduled from November 17 through November 24, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Further reading
For more on keeping your vehicle ready for detours and construction zones, see Car Maintenance.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yourbasin.
