FM 365 Overpass Demolition Begins April 17 for I-10 Widening

Detours and reroutes will impact drivers in Beaumont until late 2026 as part of the major infrastructure project.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:54pm

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An abstract, colorful image of a vehicle in motion on a highway, blurred into sweeping streaks of vibrant hues, conceptually representing the traffic disruptions caused by the FM 365 overpass demolition in Beaumont.The demolition of the FM 365 overpass will create a chaotic scene of traffic reroutes and detours along the I-10 corridor in Beaumont until the new overpass is completed.Beaumont Today

The Texas Department of Transportation announced that the FM 365 overpass over Interstate 10 in Beaumont will be demolished beginning on April 17 and continuing through April 20 as part of the ongoing I-10 Widening Project. During the demolition weekend, traffic on I-10's main lanes will be redirected to the frontage roads, and detours will remain in place until a new overpass is completed, which is expected in late 2026.

Why it matters

The I-10 Widening Project is a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving traffic flow and safety along a critical corridor in Southeast Texas. The demolition of the FM 365 overpass is a necessary step in this larger project, but it will significantly impact drivers in the Beaumont area until the new overpass is finished.

The details

Contractors will demolish the FM 365 overpass over Interstate 10 beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and continuing through 5 a.m. on Monday, April 20. During this time, traffic on I-10's main lanes, both eastbound and westbound, will be redirected to the frontage roads. Detours will remain in place following the demolition until a new overpass is completed, which the Texas Department of Transportation expects in late 2026. When finished, FM 365 will run beneath I-10.

  • The FM 365 overpass demolition will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • The demolition will continue through 5 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  • The new overpass is expected to be completed in late 2026.

The players

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The state agency responsible for the I-10 Widening Project and the FM 365 overpass demolition in Beaumont.

Tanya Avila

A spokesperson for TxDOT's Beaumont District who provided details about the project and the upcoming demolition.

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What they’re saying

“TxDOT recognizes that construction can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience as we work to deliver this project as efficiently as possible.”

— Texas Department of Transportation

What’s next

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The takeaway

The I-10 Widening Project in Beaumont is a necessary infrastructure improvement, but the demolition of the FM 365 overpass will cause significant traffic disruptions for drivers in the area until the new overpass is completed in late 2026. The Texas Department of Transportation is working to minimize the impact and maintain open communication with local stakeholders.