TxDOT: Northbound US 287 Closed at Sublett Road Until July 12
Published on July 11, 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
Northbound US 287 at Sublett Road
Northbound U.S. 287 will be fully closed at Sublett Road from 11 p.m. Friday, July 11 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12 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
- Northbound I-820 exit ramp to Lancaster Ave./Craig Street is closed through Aug. 15, 2025.
- Highway Closure: Northbound I-820 closed at Meadowbrook Drive overnight July 12.
- Northbound I-820 reduced to one lane at Craig St. overnight July 12.
I-820 Southbound
- Highway Closure: Southbound I-820 closed at Craig St. July 12-13, 2025.
Waze
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