Addressing Fake News: Important TXDOT Update and Resources

April 7, 2026

Did an April Fool’s Day prank cause widespread confusion and misinformation regarding the local I-20/30 construction project? It appears so. 

I’m told that a fake graphic, originating on April 1st, claiming a total shutdown of I-30 in both directions and was widely distributed across social media. TxDOT was forced to engage in damage control to address the false information. 

This episode underscores why I strongly recommend you sign up for the emails on the TxDOT website to receive the latest construction information directly. Please visit Keep20-30moving.org to sign up for updates and see more specific details on closures (click on “roadwork” for construction updates; to receive the updates directly, click on “sign up for our newsletter”).

Additionally, here are some alternate online platforms TxDOT posts construction updates to: 

Instagram

Next Door

If you have specific complaints or suggestions, you can send those to [email protected]

Construction Updates for This Week

In the meantime, at the bottom of this email I have passed along the latest information direct from TxDOT as of Monday night. I have also included the detour map provided by TxDOT for this week. To receive these updates directly, please sign up HERE.

I Share Your Frustration

Many of you have reached out to my office and to me personally over this construction project. My family and I regularly drive these routes, and understand the frustration and impact this has on you, your time and the operation of your business.

I called and spoke to TxDOT about doing a better job communicating with constituents and needing to have better traffic flow during peak hours. I have been informed they will be engaging with law enforcement and the contractors to better optimize the traffic flow through the construction corridor. This is in addition to adjusting the traffic signal timing they worked on last week. I have also suggested they allow constituents to sign up for text message updates to receive more timely information. TxDOT assures me they are continuing to look for opportunities to advance the construction schedules where possible and find any additional opportunities to improve traffic flow. 

*These maps from TxDOT highlight Phase 1 construction happening this week.

Closures

I-20 Mainlanes

  • Ongoing: right and left shoulder closures from Markum Ranch Road to the I-20/I-30 split.
  • Ongoing: eastbound and westbound I-20 reduced to two travel lanes between the I-20/I-30 split and FM 1187/FM 3325.
  • Nightly, Apr 6-10, 7p-6a: I-20 eastbound and westbound single lane closures between FM 1187/FM 3325 and I-20/I-30 interchange for pavement striping.
  • 7p, Apr 9 to 7p, Apr 10: The I-20 westbound entrance ramp from FM 1187/FM 3325 will be closed for drainage work. Traffic will be directed to the next entrance from Ranch House Rd. (map)
  • Effective, Mar 18: The I-20 westbound exit to FM1187/FM3325 (Exit 420 nearest FM1187/FM3325) was permanently closed for construction of a new westbound entrance ramp in this area. I-20 westbound traffic is directed to use the new permanent exit (Exit 420) located in I-30 interchange area (map).
  • Effective, Mar 19: The I-20 eastbound entrance from FM1187/FM3325 switched to the new permanent entrance ramp further east from the frontage road (map).

I-30 Mainlanes

  • Daily, Apr 6- 11, 9a-3p: I-30 eastbound and westbound mainlanes reduced to one lane between FM 2871 and Linkcrest Dr for truck access.
  • Daily, Apr 6-11, 9a-3p: i-30 eastbound and westbound mainlanes reduced to one lane between Alemeda St and Lincrest Dr for pothole repair and sweeping.
  • Nightly, Apr 7-10, 9p-6a: I-30 eastbound closed at SP 580 to I-820 for FM 2871 bridge beam placement. Traffic will be advised to use I-20 eastbound, to northbound I-820. Secondary detour is eastbound SP 580 to I-820 northbound (map).
  • Nightly, Apr 13-17, 9p-6a: I-30 eastbound closed at SP 580 to I-820 for FM 2871 bridge construction. Traffic will be advised to use I-20 eastbound, to northbound I-820. Secondary detour is eastbound SP 580 to I-820 northbound (map).
  • Nightly, Apr 13-17, 9p-6a: I-30 westbound closed at I-820 to Chapel Creek Blvd for FM 2871 bridge beam placement. Traffic will be detoured south on I-820, and west on I-20 (map).
  • Nightly, Apr 20-23, 9p-6a: I-30 westbound closed at I-820 to Chapel Creek Blvd for FM 2871 bridge construction. Traffic will be detoured south on I-820, and west on I-20 (map).
  • Nightly, Apr 7-10, and Apr 13-17, 9p-6a: I-30 eastbound entrance ramp from SP 580 will be closed in coordination with the I-30 eastbound mainlane closure for FM 2871 bridge work.
  • Nightly, Apr 7-10, and Apr 13-17, 9p-6a: I-30 eastbound entrance ramp from Chapel Creek Blvd will be closed in coordination with the I-30 eastbound mainlane closure for FM 2871 bridge work.
  • Nightly, Apr 13-17, and Apr 20-23, 9p-6a: I-30 westbound entrance from Las Vegas Trl will be closed in coordination with the i-30 westbound mainlane closure for FM 2871 bridge work. Traffic will be detoured to the Cherry Ln entrance ramp.
  • Ongoing: I-30 eastbound right lane closure from Linkcrest Drive to Spur 580 exit for ramp construction. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Permanent, Effective Aug 2025: The I-30 westbound exit to Linkcrest Drive was closed. Motorists now use the Spur 580/Linkcrest Drive exit to the I-20 westbound frontage road to access Linkcrest Drive. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Permanent, Effective Sep 2025: The I-30 eastbound entrance from Linkcrest Drive was closed. Motorists should follow detour signs and enter eastbound I-30 from Spur 580/W. Camp Bowie Boulevard. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Ongoing, Effective Mar. 6, 2026: The I-30 eastbound exit to Walsh Ranch Parkway is closed until early 2027. During this closure, I-30 eastbound motorists will be directed to exit to FM 1187/FM 3325 (Exit 420) and continue on the eastbound frontage road to access Walsh Ranch Parkway. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Effective, Mar 18: I-20 westbound exit to FM1187/FM3325 (Exit 420 nearest FM1187/FM3325) was permanently closed for construction of a new westbound entrance ramp in this area. I-30 westbound traffic is directed to use Walsh Ranch Pkwy exit until the new permanent exit ramp being constructed immediately west of Walsh Ranch Pkwy is completed (map).
  • Effective, Mar 19: The I-30 eastbound entrance from FM1187/FM3325 was removed service to construct a new permanent exit ramp in its current location. I-30 traffic will be detoured on the eastbound frontage road to enter I-30 from the Walsh Ranch Pkwy entrance. The permanent I-30 entrance ramp is under construction immediately west of Walsh Ranch Pkwy (map).

I-820 West Loop Mainlanes

  • Ongoing, I-820 southbound right lane between Westpoint Boulevard and the eastbound and westbound exits to I-30 closed for new ramp construction. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Daily, Apr 6-11, 9a-3p: I-820 south connector to I-30 east will be closed for general construction. Traffic will be detoured to SP 580, use U-turn, and return on I-820 north to I-30 east connector.
  • Nightly, Apr 13-17, 9p-6a: I-820 connectors to I-20 west will be closed for FM 2871 bridge beam placement. Traffic will be detoured south on I-820, and west on I-20. EXPECT SIGNIFICANT DELAYS. SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES.
  • Nightly, Apr 20-23, 9p-6a: I-820 connectors to I-20 west will be closed for FM 2871 bridge beam placement. Traffic will be detoured south on I-820, and west on I-20. EXPECT SIGNIFICANT DELAYS. SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES.

I-20 Frontage Roads

  • 7p, Apr 10 to 11p, Apr 11: The I-20 westbound frontage road will be closed between FM 1187/FM 3325 and Trichia Trl for drainage work. Traffic will be detoured onto the I-20 westbound mainlanes to exit Ranch House Rd (map).
  • Effective, Mar 24: The I-20 westbound frontage road approach to FM 1187/FM 3325 is reduced to two lanes (shared left turn and through, and right turn only) for first phase of construction of new westbound frontage road pavement approaching FM 1187/FM 3325.
  • Effective, Mar 19: The I-20 eastbound frontage road traffic switched onto new pavement east of FM1187/FM3325. Sections of the eastbound are reduced to one lane for construction between FM 1187 and Walsh Ranch Pkwy.

I-30 Frontage Roads

  • Ongoing: The I-30 westbound frontage road between Alemeda Street and Old Weatherford Road is reduced to one travel lane for roadway construction. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Ongoing: The I-30 eastbound frontage road between RM 2871/Longvue Avenue and Alemeda Street exit ramp is reduced to one lane for drainage, structures, and roadway construction. EXPECT DELAYS.
  • Daily, Apr 6-11, 9a-3p: The I-30 westbound frontage road will be reduced to one lane approaching FM 2871 to Chapel Creek Blvd for drainage work.
  • Daily, Apr 6-11, 9a-3p: I-820 westbound frontage road closed between Alemeda St and Academy Blvd/Longvue Ave/FM 2871 for bridge construction. Traffic will be detoured west on north on Alemeda St, west on Amber Ridge Dr, and south on Academy Blvd.