Fort Worth motorists should ready their travel plans now. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced a series of overnight lane restrictions on Interstate 30 this week, followed by a full eastbound shutdown over the weekend of November 20‑23.
Thursday night rolling restrictions
Starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, TxDOT crews will begin pavement‑marking work on I‑30 between West Loop 820 and Linkcrest Drive. The work will run through the night and finish at 6 a.m. Friday. During this period, traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction, with alternating flow as crews move along the corridor.
Full eastbound closure November 20‑23
On Friday, November 20, the agency will close the eastbound mainlanes of I‑30 from the I‑20 interchange to Linkcrest Drive. The closure will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, November 23. To keep traffic moving, TxDOT will route eastbound vehicles onto I‑20, then north on I‑820, before re‑entering I‑30 at the western end of the closure.
Motorists may also use the eastbound I‑30 frontage road as an alternate route, though the agency warns of possible delays during peak periods.
Impact on local streets and exits
The shutdown will affect access to Walsh Ranch Parkway. Eastbound drivers seeking the parkway should take the FM 1187/FM 3325 exit and follow the frontage road. Those leaving Walsh Ranch Parkway for eastbound I‑30 should use the entrance at Chapel Creek Boulevard.
In addition, TxDOT will impose intermittent restrictions on the westbound I‑30 exit for Spur 580/Linkcrest Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 14. Drivers can cross the interstate via Walsh Ranch Parkway and re‑enter eastbound when the ramp is closed.
Keep 20‑30 Moving program
The work is part of TxDOT’s “Keep 20‑30 Moving” initiative, a $541 million investment covering three major projects between the Aledo area and west Fort Worth. The program includes new interchanges, ramp improvements, reconstructed frontage roads, and additional bridge clearance.
One component of the program will expand I‑30 between Linkcrest Drive and West Loop 820 from two to three general‑purpose lanes in each direction. TxDOT estimates construction costs for the three projects at roughly $420 million and expects substantial completion of the second project in 2028 and the third in 2030.
What drivers should do
Travelers are encouraged to check TxDOT’s road‑work updates before departing, especially if they have time‑critical trips. Alternate routes, such as I‑20 and I‑820, are recommended during the weekend closure. Staying informed will help avoid unnecessary delays and keep Fort Worth moving smoothly.
For the latest information, visit the TxDOT website or follow its social‑media alerts.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
