DALLAS — All lanes have reopened on Central Expressway just south of the High Five Interchange.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), US-75 from Forest Lane to Royal Lane was closed off in both directions since about 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. It reopened just before 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Officials warned drivers ahead of time that the shutdown was going to be stressful.
“If you need to be somewhere in those hours, try not to take this corridor… Traffic is going to be extremely backed up in this corridor, as well as the surrounding streets near Royal Lane” said Kenna Mitchell, a spokesperson for TxDOT.
The temporary traffic headache is all for a good cause, as installation for the Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge is scheduled for this weekend. The arched bridge will provide a safe crossing for trail users and is expected to open in October.
Meanwhile, TxDOT also warned pedestrians to avoid the area this weekend as well.
“It’s going to be difficult to cross in those areas we just urge you to try to stay away, if possible,” said Mitchell.