May 7th, 2008
I-35 closing on Friday — just in time for commencement ceremonies

From Texas State University

Interstate 35 between Austin and San Marcos will be closed starting 9 p.m. Friday, May 9 through late Sunday for construction. Texas State University officials are reminding anyone planning to attend commencement ceremonies to make travel plans accordingly.

Travelers coming to San Marcos from the north should allow ample extra time to navigate the closure or consider alternate rotes, such as using U.S.281 or Texas 21.

• Degree candidates from the College of Liberal Arts and the University College will attend the 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, graduation ceremony.
• Degree candidates from the colleges of Applied Arts and Fine Arts and Communication will attend the 2 p.m. ceremony on Friday, May 9.
• Candidates from the College of Science and the McCoy College of Business Administration will attend the 6 p.m. ceremony on May 9.
• Candidates from the colleges of Education and Health Professions will attend the ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10.

Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright will deliver the commencement address during the ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday.