H-E-B happenings

The Midtown Express reconstruction project became a painful reality with last weekend’s closing of Industrial Boulevard under Texas 183.

Traffic was backed up at the busy intersection and detours were frustratingly slow.

Areas around Ector Drive are already covered with orange cones and barricades, and coming Monday, according to drivemidtown.com, eastbound Texas 183 at Amon Carter Boulevard will move to a new traffic pattern and the Amon Carter on-ramp to 183 will be closed.

From April 18 to May 2, the U-turns for eastbound and westbound Texas 183 at Ector Drive will be closed.

The project, which will widen and increase capacity for Texas 183 from Euless to Interstate 35E in Dallas, is expected to continue for two years.

Looking for a new pet? Have questions about the one you already have?

Then come to the Bedford Adopt-A-Thon Pet Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bedford Animal Shelter, 1809 Reliance Parkway.

Veterinarians will be available to answer questions, and there will be service animal demonstrations and local vendors, a bounce house and hamburgers and hot dogs.

And yes, there will be plenty of cats and dogs available for adoption.

Pet food and monetary donations will be accepted. Questions: 817-952-2191.

Just in time for spring cleaning, Bedford residents can get rid of nonhazardous items at the city’s annual Clean Up Bedford and Chunk Your Junk Day.

From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, residents can drop off their “junk” at Meadow Park Athletic Complex, 3101 Meadow Park Drive. Proof of residency is required for junk disposal.

Hazardous items will be collected on Crud Day, April 30.

The Clean Up Bedford effort needs volunteers to help clean major streets, parks, parking lots, City Hall, police and fire stations and other municipal and public areas.

Those interested in volunteering can sign up www.facebook.com/keepbedfordbeautiful.

This story was originally published April 8, 2016 at 11:44 AM with the headline "H-E-B happenings."