TxDOT: Eastbound I-20 Fully Closed at Business 287 Overnight Friday

Published on June 27, 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? Each Friday, the City of Arlington will share 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 below are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, project photos and a full list of detours and closures, please visit the Southeast Connector Project website. Residents can also email contactus@southeastconnector.com or call 844-820-2870.

Please note: Speed limits are now reduced to 55 mph within the entire corridor.

Main Lanes

Eastbound I-20

Eastbound I-20 will be fully closed at Business 287 from 11 p.m. Friday, June 27 to 9 a.m. Saturday, June 28 for construction activities, weather permitting. All eastbound traffic will be detoured to the frontage road. Alternate routes are advised. Drivers should plan accordingly and add extra time to their commute. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph throughout the Southeast Connector corridor.

I-820 Southbound

Southbound I-820 will be fully closed at SH 180/Lancaster Avenue from 9 p.m. Saturday, June 28 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29 for construction activities, weather permitting. Traffic will detour to the frontage road and be directed through a signed route. Northbound I-820 traffic will be reduced to one lane and SH 180/Lancaster Avenue over I-820 will also be closed during this time. Alternate routes are advised. Drivers should plan accordingly and add extra time to their commute.  

The City of Arlington has partnered with Waze to give drivers the best experience possible to get around town. Drivers can download Waze for free at www.waze.com/get for iOS and Android and see real-time traffic, find optimal routes, avoid road closures and more.