West Fort Worth drivers are in for a rough weekend: all lanes of I-30 will shut down so crews can knock down the RM 2871/Longvue Avenue bridge that crosses the freeway. The full closure is set to start at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, and run through about 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Local traffic will still be able to hop on the frontage roads, but anyone trying to pass through should expect long detours and even longer delays.
According to TxDOT, I-30 will be closed in both directions from the I-820 West Loop to Chapel Creek Boulevard to make room for bridge demolition. Entrance and connector ramps at Chapel Creek Boulevard, Spur 580, Alemeda Street, and the northbound and southbound direct connectors from I-820 to westbound I-30 will all be blocked during the shutdown. TxDOT also notes that entrance ramps at Cherry Lane and Las Vegas Trail may close on and off, depending on how traffic behaves.
The weekend work is part of a larger project to tear out the old RM 2871/Longvue Avenue bridge and replace it with a new one, as reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The paper reports that the replacement bridge is expected to open in summer 2026, with reconstruction activity continuing through the rest of the year.
Where drivers will be detoured
Through traffic on I-30 is set to be pushed over to I-20 and I-820 during the closure window, while local drivers heading east or west will be steered onto the frontage roads, which are expected to stay open. That relief comes with a catch: serious backups are likely along the detour routes and near entrance ramps. Drivers are urged to build in extra time, follow posted detour signs, and pack some patience. These detour routes and lane closure details come from TxDOT.
How to stay updated and avoid the worst of it
Project updates and weekly construction alerts are available on the Keep 20-30 Moving website and through a project newsletter, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The project FAQ also lists a phone line and email address for questions. Drivers can expect more temporary lane shifts and closures as the work grinds on through 2026, so planning will remain part of the routine.
Bottom line: if you can avoid I-30 in west Fort Worth from Friday night through Sunday afternoon, do it. If you cannot, follow the detour signs, give yourself plenty of extra time, and keep an eye out for schedule changes in case weather or other issues force officials to adjust the plan.
