Northwest Independent School District announced a multi‑phase construction plan that will reshape traffic around the Northwest High School campus in Justin, a development that will affect many Lewisville commuters who use Hwy 114 and FM 156.
According to Crosstimbers Gazette, the district will widen Texan Drive from Pike Middle School to Hwy 114, creating two lanes in each direction and adding a dedicated turn lane near the Vernon Solomon Performing Arts Center for vehicles entering the school parking lot from FM 156. The first construction phase, spanning from Pike to the NISD Administration Building, is scheduled to begin in December 2026 and run through spring 2027. The second phase, extending from the Administration Building to Hwy 114, will follow from spring 2027 to January 2028.
The Gazette notes that additional roadway modifications between FM 156 and Pike Middle School will be handled by the City of Fort Worth and a neighboring developer, since that segment is city‑owned.
In parallel with the road work, the district will relocate its bus storage facility to a site behind the Northwest ISD Aquatics Center. The new bus facility is expected to open in December, allowing buses to travel directly to Hwy 114 and enabling first responders from Fort Worth Fire Station No. 11 to bypass Texan Drive.
Parking will also be dramatically increased. The district plans to add 167 spaces to existing lots and construct a new 198‑space lot adjacent to the aquatic center and the Box Agricultural Science Center, bringing the total new parking capacity to 365 spaces. These additions aim to improve parking for major events held at Northwest ISD Stadium and other campus facilities.
Texan Field, which hosts track meets, middle‑school football games and youth sports, will receive upgrades including new seating, additional restrooms, concession stands and expanded field‑event facilities around the stadium perimeter.
The district assures residents that no portion of Texan Drive will be closed during construction, though the segment near Hwy 114 may be temporarily redirected in 2027 as the road is realigned. Completion of the entire project is targeted for January 2028.
Funding for the improvements comes partly from the 2023 bond package, supplemented by a tax increment financing district in Fort Worth.
What’s next: Construction on the first phase begins in December 2026, with the bus facility slated to open that same month. Residents should watch for possible temporary traffic adjustments near Hwy 114 in 2027, and the district will provide updates through its project website as milestones are reached.
Sources: crosstimbersgazette.com
