Southeast Connector: NB US 287 Closed at Little Road Overnight Jan. 5
Published on December 30, 2025
By Office of Communication
Want to stay in the know about the Texas Department of Transportation's Southeast Connector Project and how construction activity may affect your commute? The City of Arlington regularly shares the latest information about the $2.1 billion project, which will rebuild and widen approximately 16 miles of I-20 from Forest Hill Drive to Little Road, I-820 from I-20 to Brentwood Stair Road, and US 287 from Bishop Street to Sublett Road. This project is expected to be complete by 2027.
When complete, the Southeast Connector Project will tie in the east and southeast part of Tarrant County to the central part of the county while relieving congestion, increasing safety and improving efficiency for the entire Metroplex.
Closures listed on the Southeast Connector website are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. Please note: Speed limits are reduced to 55 mph within the entire corridor.
Planned Construction Activity
Northbound US 287 at Little Road
Northbound US 287 will be fully closed at Little Road starting the evening of Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, for construction activities, weather permitting. Traffic will detour to the frontage road and be directed through a signed route. Alternate routes are advised.
I-820 Northbound Exit Ramp to Lancaster Avenue/Craig Street
The Northbound I-820 exit ramp to Lancaster Avenue/Craig Street will remain closed until Jan. 15, 2026
Detours
- Craig Street is closed over I-820. Westbound traffic will detour to Meadowbrook Drive and eastbound traffic will detour to Lancaster Avenue.
- Anglin Drive is closed over I-20. Northbound traffic will detour to the U-Turn and southbound traffic will detour to Hartman Road.
- Sun Valley Drive is closed over I-820. Westbound traffic will detour to U-Turn at Martin Street and eastbound traffic will detour to U-turn at Business 287.
Stay Up to Date
For more information, project photos and a full list of detours and closures:
Southeast Connector Project website
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