Traffic in Arlington should be back to normal now that Great Southwest Parkway is open in both directions. The rail crossing was originally scheduled to open February 3, but is open nine days early.
Union Pacific crews replaced aging track and ties along a 13-mile stretch in Arlington, and will continue to move east toward Dallas.
" We really appreciate what UP did to help minimize the number of crossings closed simultaneously during this project. Rush hour commutes should be a lot smoother,' said Keith Melton, Director of Public Works and Transportation.
| Crossing |
Current Status |
Closure Dates |
| PVT Road (Howell Farm) |
OPEN
|
January 16-20 (Wed.-Tues.) |
| Bowen Road |
OPEN
|
No closure scheduled |
| Davis Drive |
OPEN
|
January 17-21 (Thurs.-Mon.) |
| Cooper Street |
OPEN
|
January 18-22 (Fri.-Tues.) |
| N. Center Street |
OPEN
|
January 18-22 (Fri.-Tues.) |
| Mesquite Street |
OPEN
|
January 18-22 (Fri.-Tues.) |
| Collins Street |
OPEN
|
January 19-23 (Sat.-Wed.) |
| Stadium Drive East |
OPEN
|
January 19-23 (Sat.-Wed.) |
| Great Southwest Parkway |
OPEN
|
January 20-February 3 |
Avoiding gridlock any day of the week is possible with the Interactive Webcam Map developed by the City of Arlington. Drivers can view 27 traffic webcams available only at MyArlingtonTx.com. The interactive map features a daily status of the railroad crossing closures in Arlington.
Follow the City of Arlington on Twitter @CityOfArlington #TrackRenewal or call the Union Pacific hotline at 877-243-1350 for updates. You can also sign up for email updates at MyArlingtonTx.com or visit www.MyArlingtonTx.com/UP.
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