Driving to DFW Airport soon? Road construction is closing these highways
Driving on highways and interstates in Fort Worth can be a hassle by itself, but throw in road construction and it becomes an outright mess.
Roadwork is a constant feature of North Texas life to keep roadways in tip-top shape for the millions of drivers who travel on them.
If you are planning a trip to DFW Airport anytime soon, know that construction on I-820 and SH 121 is closing sections and lanes on the highways. The following closure notices are from the Texas Department of Transportation:
I-820 Northbound Exit to Trinity Boulevard
- Closure dates: Sept. 10-Oct. 27
- Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Detour: Exit to Glenview Drive/Pipeline Road, cross under I-820 and return on I-820 southbound main lanes to exit Trinity Boulevard.
I-820 Southbound Exit to Trinity Boulevard
- Closure dates: Daily — Oct. 25-26, Nightly — Sept. 10-Oct. 27
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Detour: Exit Randol Mill Road, cross over I-820 and return on main lanes to Trinity Boulevard exit.
I-820 Southbound Entrance from Trinity Boulevard
- Closure dates: Sept. 10-Oct. 27
- Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Detour: I-820 northbound main lanes to exit Glenview Drive/Pipeline Road, cross under I-820 and access southbound main lanes.
Texas 121 Northbound Main lanes
- Closure dates: Oct. 22-28
- Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Work: Northbound main lanes will be reduced to one lane between Handley-Ederville Road.
Texas 121 Southbound Exit to Handley-Ederville Rd
- Closure dates: Oct. 17-28
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Detour: Traffic to detour to next exit at Minnis Drive, cross under SH 121 and return on northbound main lanes to exit on Handley-Ederville Road.
Trinity Boulevard
- Closure dates: Oct. 25-27
- Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Work: Westbound Trinity Boulevard cross I-820 will be reduced to one lane.
This story was originally published October 26, 2023 at 2:15 PM.
Brayden Garcia
Fort Worth Star-Telegram