FORT WORTH, Texas — If you've driven along West 7th in Fort Worth lately, you've probably noticed a lot of orange cones and may have exhaled a few groans.
Traffic in both eastbound and westbound directions has been reduced to one lane.
Weeks ago, construction crews began working on a new median along the street as part of the West 7th Street improvement project, valued at $8.5 million.
The project is much needed for a growing city, per Mayor Mattie Parker.
It includes the construction of landscaped medians and bike lanes from University Drive to Trinity River Bridge.
Better illumination and traffic signal improvements are also included.
Still, for the time being, until the median is finished, traffic is slow going around rush hour near the area.
Drivers told WFAA how they felt, some were triggered while others were rolling with things.
The median construction should be complete by July 2022, per the city.
The mayor told WFAA that she understands people's frustrations but added that the construction is an investment to make the area better in the long run.