The scheduled construction impacts key corridors including Interstate 35E, Interstate 820, Interstate 20, and U.S. Route 287, according to construction schedules released by state transportation officials.
Interstate 35E Lane Reductions in Dallas and Denton Counties
On Interstate 35E, crews are reducing lanes to a single lane in each direction between Interstate 635 and the President George Bush Turnpike. These overnight restrictions run from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and remain in effect until the morning of Thursday, October 8. During these construction windows, TEXpress lanes along this stretch are completely closed to traffic. Further north in Lewisville, drivers encounter additional overnight lane reductions on I-35E northbound between Main Street and Valley Ridge Boulevard from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Southeast Connector Work Forces Closures in Fort Worth
Fort Worth drivers face disruptions tied to the ongoing Southeast Connector project managed by TxDOT. U.S. 287 southbound is scheduled to close at the I-820 interchange on Wednesday, October 7. I-820 southbound is reduced to a single lane near Lancaster Avenue through October 10, with the exit ramp toward Lancaster Avenue closed for the duration of the work.
Interstate 20 Restrictions and Local Street Closures
Interstate 20 also sees construction activity this week. Westbound I-20 is reduced to a single lane at Little Road through October 10, with similar lane reductions scheduled at Anglin Drive between October 6 and October 10. The exit ramp toward Bowman Springs Drive remains closed throughout this period. Rosedale Street closes overnight near I-820 on Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Metroplex Highway Closures
What are the primary hours for the I-35E restrictions?
The overnight lane reductions on I-35E between Interstate 635 and the President George Bush Turnpike take place nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday morning, October 8.
Which Fort Worth highway is affected by the Southeast Connector project?
U.S. Route 287 southbound is scheduled for a closure at the I-820 interchange on Wednesday, October 7, as part of the ongoing Southeast Connector construction.
Are daytime commutes affected by these scheduled closures?
Most of the lane reductions and ramp closures are scheduled during overnight hours, typically running between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., though TxDOT notes that schedules remain subject to change based on weather and construction progress.
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