Drivers across North Texas are being urged to plan ahead as two major road closures are expected to cause significant delays this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
TxDOT warns traffic could be especially bad from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday, when portions of Interstate 30 near downtown Dallas will be completely shut down in both directions between Interstate 35E and Interstate 45.
At a Glance
- I-30 will be fully closed in both directions from Friday 10 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.
- The closure spans from I-35E to I-45 near downtown Dallas
- Westbound SH 121/183 in Hurst closes Friday at 8 p.m. for bridge demolition
- Both closures are part of separate improvement projects
- Why it matters: Commuters face detours and potential gridlock across multiple highways
I-30 Closure Details
The weekend shutdown covers a critical stretch of I-30 that connects major freeways. Drivers who normally travel through downtown Dallas will need to find alternate routes.
One way around the mess is to take Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Uptown and Downtown, but if everyone else has the same idea, the fastest route may be to cut through Downtown or The Cedars.
The work along I-30 is part of an ongoing improvement project expected to be completed in 2030.
Hurst Highway Shutdown
Another major closure will affect drivers in Hurst beginning Friday night. All westbound lanes of State Highway 121/183 will be closed at Norwood Drive starting at 8 p.m.
Crews will be demolishing the pedestrian bridge over the highway at Hurstview Drive as part of an improvement project. During the closure, traffic will be redirected into the westbound TEXpress lanes at no cost.
What Drivers Should Know
- Plan extra travel time for any trips through Dallas or Hurst this weekend
- Consider using public transit if available
- Check traffic apps before leaving home
- Expect heavy congestion on alternate routes
- The TEXpress lanes in Hurst will be free during the closure
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Key Takeaways
- Two separate closures will snarl traffic across North Texas this weekend
- I-30 through downtown Dallas shuts down completely for 79 hours
- Hurst faces its own shutdown for bridge demolition work
- Both projects are part of larger improvement efforts
- Drivers should plan alternate routes and expect delays
