Night owls beware: if you're planning to cruise on Eastbound I-30 this week, you might hit some snags. TXDOT warns of closures on the right, outside lane between Ballpark Way and Six Flags Drive, nightly up until February 10 due to ongoing construction. This is part of the grander $233 million overhaul of the I-30/SH 360 Interchange in Arlington, which is tipped to wrap up by the end of 2023. With closures contingent on the whims of weather and schedules, commuters are advised to perk up their antennae for any updates, according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
For those on the move, tapping into tech could save some sanity. Arlington has hitched its wagon to Waze, aiming to shepherd drivers through the traffic turbulence with real-time conditions and detour advice. The traffic app, a digital copilot for navigational ease, is up for grabs on the usual platforms. Just in case you get all turned around, I-30's westbound lanes have a new traffic pattern as of November 22, 2023, TXDOT nudges drivers to stay alert to this new groove in their daily grind.
Now, don't get too cozy with these patterns—they're more slippery than a politician's promise. Eastbound motorists on I-30 also have been shuffling to a new configuration since September 10, 2023. The fresh dance steps involve exit maneuvers to SH 360, where north and southbound flyers got direct connector ramps throughout 2023. Speaking of which, the SH 360's wardrobe change includes a nifty new southbound exit ramp to Avenue J/Lamar Boulevard, so drivers can swerve away from the large-scale excavation and head on their merry way.
Traffic transfusions are in full swing, with a new exit ramp from I-30 to SH 360 Southbound slated to open its arms on March 21, 2023. When this newcomer takes a bow, it just might give you a faster lane to hit your next stop. The SH 360 Southbound entrance from Six Flags Drive took a bow on April 28, sending travelers to SH 180, a detour that may tempt one's patience. Meanwhile, for good old road reliability, eastbound I-30 has its trusty frontage road between Copeland Rd and Six Flags Drive in full operational swing since October 15, 2022.
