Rockwall drivers will encounter major traffic adjustments on eastbound I‑30 beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, as part of a multi‑year improvement project that aims to ease congestion on this key commuter route.
According to Blue Ribbon News, the eastbound I‑30 off‑ramp to Horizon Road will be moved to a newly constructed ramp near Dalrock Road. Simultaneously, the eastbound on‑ramp from Dalrock Road will be closed until further notice, with motorists directed to follow posted detour signs.
In addition, the eastbound I‑30 frontage road east of Lake Ray Hubbard will operate in a one‑way traffic configuration, while the frontage road across Lake Ray Hubbard will reopen to traffic. Drivers are urged to use caution as traffic patterns shift and to monitor signage for the latest directions.
The lane closures and traffic shifts will remain in effect through the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6 a.m. After that time, the new configurations are expected to stay in place as the project progresses. Residents can obtain daily updates on lane closures by visiting drivetexas.org, where they may also sign up for text alerts to receive real‑time notifications.
This work is part of a $348 million I‑30 corridor expansion that will widen the interstate and add continuous frontage roads from State Highway 205 to the Hunt County line. The project also includes new frontage‑road bridges across Lake Ray Hubbard. TxDOT describes the effort as part of its Texas Clear Lanes initiative, which seeks to reduce congestion in major metropolitan areas.
Officials project that the overall expansion will be completed by early 2028. In the meantime, the temporary closures are intended to facilitate the construction of the new off‑ramp and related infrastructure, ultimately providing a smoother, higher‑capacity travel corridor for Rockwall commuters.
What’s next: Motorists should plan alternate routes for the night of Nov. 17‑18 and stay informed through drivetexas.org or text alerts. The relocated off‑ramp and one‑way frontage road configuration will remain in effect as construction continues, with the full project slated for completion in early 2028.
Sources: blueribbonnews.com
