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Alley Vacation

Summary

Get ready for some traffic headaches! SE 4th Avenue is seeing partial closures as crews tackle sewer main repairs. This means you'll need to find a new route for a while, so plan ahead to avoid getting stuck.

At a glance

Total mentions
15
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Your commute might take longer, costing you time and maybe a bit of gas.

✅Who benefits

Southwestern Public Service Company, Inc. may benefit from consolidated land use or development opportunities.

⚠️Who could be affected

Drivers who regularly use SE 4th Avenue will be inconvenienced by the detours.

Mentions & discussions (19)

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 29, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 31

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-40. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expected through...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 28, 2026

Lawrence Lake Force Main Improvement Project causes closures, delays on Western St.

The City of Amarillo reports that the Lawrence Lake Force Main Improvement Project will cause traffic delays and closures on Western Street due to construction.

NewsChannel 10Aug 25, 2026

City of Amarillo announces lane closures for part of Buchanan Thursday

City of Amarillo announces lane closures for part of Buchanan Thursday NewsChannel 10

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 22, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 24

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-27 and I-40. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expecte...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 20, 2026

South Fillmore Street closure impacts traffic Thursday morning in downtown Amarillo

Commuters heading into downtown Amarillo on Thursday morning have been met with delays and back-up amid a closure on South Fillmore Street north of the I-27 and I-40 interchange.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 15, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 17

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on State Loop (SL) 335 and US 287. According to TxDOT, road closures an...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 11, 2026

Update: TxDOT reports detours on NB I-27 due to cattle on roadway

The Texas Department of Transportation reported that the northbound I-27 to I-40 east and westbound entrance ramps and right lane of northbound I-27 in Amarillo are closed due to cattle on the roadway.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 9, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 10

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-27 and I-40. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expecte...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Aug 2, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of Aug. 3

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-27 and I-40. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expecte...

Amarillo TribuneJul 28, 2026

In Brief: July 28, 2026

The left and center lanes of westbound I-40 at Eastern Street will be closed for patching operations. The post In Brief: July 28, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

Amarillo TribuneJul 27, 2026

In Brief: July 27, 2026

Today, the right lane of eastbound I-40 from Whitaker Road to Airport Blvd will be closed for patching operations. The post In Brief: July 27, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jul 25, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of July 27

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-40 and SH 23 in Lipscomb County.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jul 24, 2026

Georgia St. Reconstruction Project begins July 23 affecting access to City View area

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo announced that it will begin a construction project on Thursday that will affect access to the City View neighborhood. Roads will be closed due to temporary pavement work on Georgia Street. The road ...

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jul 18, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of July 20

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week’s lane closures, including closures on I-40.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jul 11, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of July 13

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on this week's lane closures, including closures on I-40.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jul 1, 2026

Amarillo Fire Department reports derailed train blocking traffic on Amarillo Boulevard

The Amarillo Fire Department reported that a train is blocking Amarillo Boulevard.

MyHighPlains (KAMR)Jun 28, 2026

TxDOT Amarillo ‘Know Before You Go’ report for the week of June 29

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation’s Amarillo District released its “Know Before You Go” report on lane closures for this week, including closures on I-40. According to TxDOT, road closures and detours expected throu...

MeetingApr 6, 2026discussed

Planning and Zoning Commission - Apr 6, 2026

The commission is considering whether to vacate a section of public alley. This could impact utility access or future development in the area.

NewsChannel 10Oct 6, 2025

City of Amarillo: Sewer main project to temporarily close portion of SE 4th Avenue

City of Amarillo: Sewer main project to temporarily close portion of SE 4th Avenue NewsChannel 10

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