Buc-ee's Exit on I-40 Closed Today for TxDOT Repairs

For those who take road trips and travel, the must-stop is always Buc-ee's. Now that we have a Buc-ee's in Amarillo, it's a must-stop for those traveling on I-40. Today, Wednesday, July 22, it will be more difficult to access Buc-ee's because the exit will be closed.

Why is the Buc-ee's Exit Closed Today?

If you have the stop timed down to the minute, you are going to have to wait a little longer for those Beaver Nuggets and the "Brisket On the Board" sandwiches. Let's hope if you're coasting in on fumes for their cheap gas, you can coast a couple more miles. The one thing on your trip that will ruin it fast is seeing that your exit is closed. Today, if you are traveling on I-40 west, you'll have to travel a little further to get to your favorite beaver.

How to Detour to Buc-ee's and the Airport

The exit to get to Buc-ee's is closed today. This means you will now have to travel down to the Lakeside Exit 75 and loop around. That will add about three minutes to your trip to Buc-ee's.

Now, if you're just traveling to Buc-ee's, a few extra minutes won't matter, but if you are heading to the airport, you need to adjust your schedule for the delay. The exit being closed may affect your arrival time to the airport. So hopefully you are reading this before heading to the airport. We don't want you to be even more time-crunched.

You may be asking why the exit to Buc-ee's or the airport is closed. That's a simple answer. Repairs. TxDOT is doing mill and fill operations today on that section of I-40. Don't worry, there will be signs and message boards directing you where to go. But don't expect Buc-ee himself out there waving cars along, although that would be cool.

What is Mill and Fill?

Mill and fill is the process of removing the old, damaged top layer of asphalt and replacing it with a new layer.

How Long Will the Closure Last?

So there you have it: your trip to Buc-ee's just got longer, and your rush to the airport just got more rushed. The closure is only expected to last through today, Wednesday, July 22.