NEWS
Updated: TxDOT announces possible lane closures on I-35
updated May 20, 2017 – FORT WORTH – Due to potential rain in the forecast, the following lane closures have been updated for this weekend. Weather permitting, the I-35W southbound mainlanes will be closed at Heritage Trace Parkway from approximately 6 a.m. to noon Saturday. During that time, southbound motorists will be detoured to the frontage road at Heritage Trace Parkway and back to the mainlanes at North Tarrant Parkway. Southbound will also be reduced to one lane from Western Center Boulevard to I-820 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In addition, I-35W northbound will reduced to one lane from I-820 to Heritage Trace Parkway from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
All of this work is dependent on the weather and is subject to change.
Expect delays. Alternate routes are encouraged. For information about all current and upcoming lane closures for I-35W, visit www.northtarrantexpress.com.
POST MAY 19, 2017
Weather permitting, the I-35W northbound mainlanes will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, May 19 to 6 a.m. Monday, May 22 for construction activities. Northbound motorists will be detoured to the frontage road at Western Center Boulevard and back to the mainlanes at Heritage Trace Parkway.
In addition, the I-35W southbound mainlanes will be closed at Heritage Trace Parkway from approximately 6 a.m. to noon Saturday. During that time, southbound motorists will be detoured to the frontage road at Heritage Trace Parkway and back to the mainlanes at North Tarrant Parkway. Southbound will be reduced to one lane from US 81/287 to I-820 from noon to 9 p.m. Expect delays. Alternate routes are encouraged. For information about all current and upcoming lane closures for I-35W, visit www.northtarrantexpress.com.
TxDOT appreciates the patience of motorists, and encourages attention to all warning signs within the construction work zone while crews work diligently to complete this work as quickly and as safely as possible.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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