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Road Work Roundup: Sept. 21, 2026 — What's New and What to Watch

Map of 21 active road construction projects in and around Mansfield

TL;DR: Eleven projects hit our radar this week, from resurfacing runs on US 287 and FM 157 to landscape and bridge work scattered across the metro. Timelines and progress figures marked N/A aren't published by TxDOT.


🆕 New this week

1. US 287 — Newton Branch Creek to BS 287Q

  • What to expect: Rough pavement and possible lane restrictions while crews repair and resurface the roadway.
  • Work: Major repairs and resurfacing
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

2. CS 1007968 — E Mayfield Rd to E Arbrook Blvd

  • What to expect: Sidewalk and trail construction along the corridor — watch for pedestrian path closures and equipment near the roadway edge.
  • Work: Sidewalk and trail construction
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

3. FM 731 — SW Wilshire Blvd to South Towne Drive

  • What to expect: Landscaping crews along the roadside — minor slowdowns possible near equipment.
  • Work: Landscape development
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

4. FM 2258 — Johnson County Line to FM 157

  • What to expect: Work is essentially done — pavement should be noticeably smoother through this stretch.
  • Work: Major repairs and resurfacing
  • Timeline: Started March 10, 2025
  • Progress: 102% complete (flagged as finished)

5. SH 121 — West of Maxine St to Beach St

  • What to expect: Landscaping activity along the highway — brief slowdowns possible near crews.
  • Work: Landscape development
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

6. IH 35W — Ramp H over E. Ft. Rd & Sycamore Creek

  • What to expect: Bridge maintenance overhead — watch for lane shifts or flaggers on the ramp.
  • Work: Bridge maintenance
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

7. IH 20 — At North Cedar Ridge Drive

  • What to expect: Landscaping in the final stretch — minimal disruption expected as crews wrap up.
  • Work: Landscape development
  • Timeline: Started November 1, 2023
  • Progress: 92% complete

8. IH 30 — West of Loop 12 to East of Loop 12

  • What to expect: Freeway and overpass reconstruction at Loop 12 is essentially complete — surface should be in good shape.
  • Work: Freeway and overpass reconstruction
  • Timeline: Started May 31, 2005
  • Progress: 101% complete (flagged as finished)

9. FM 661 — Near Tarrant County Line to US 287

  • What to expect: Fresh seal coat and new pavement markings — watch for tacky pavement and lane-stripe work.
  • Work: Resurfacing (seal coat, pavement markings, mill & inlay)
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

10. FM 157 — Johnson County Line to FM 66

  • What to expect: Resurfacing in progress — expect rough pavement transitions and possible lane closures.
  • Work: Resurfacing (seal coat, pavement markings, mill & inlay)
  • Timeline: N/A
  • Progress: N/A

11. IH 820 — SH 121/SH 183 Interchange to Randol Mill Rd

  • What to expect: Major interchange construction is complete — full lanes and new signage should be in place.
  • Work: Full interchange build-out including drainage, pavement, signals, lighting, and signage
  • Timeline: Started July 23, 2018
  • Progress: 100% complete

🚧 Now under construction

(No new projects escalated to construction this week.)


⚠️ Ongoing — plan around these

  • 12. BU 287Q (East of US 67 to West of 1st St): Resurfacing underway — expect rough pavement and possible lane shifts. (Progress: N/A)
  • 13. SH 199 (Paul Meador Rd/NW Center Dr to Northside Center): 34% complete — resurfacing in progress since March 2026, expect lane restrictions through this corridor.
  • 14. IH 20 (IH 820/IH 20 Interchange to Forest Hill Dr): Full road reconstruction — major disruption likely near the interchange. (Progress: N/A)
  • 15. IH 820 (NB IH 820 over W Fork Trinity Relief): Active construction zone on the northbound overpass — use caution. (Progress: N/A)
  • 16. FD 701260 (West Spine Road into Cedar Hill State Park): 89% complete — major repairs and resurfacing near the park entrance, nearly done.
  • 17. IH 35W (Luella Bridge to 0.2 mi south of Altamesa Bridge): Non-roadway transportation work along IH 35W — watch for equipment near the travel lanes. (Progress: N/A)
  • 18. IH 30 (Tarrant County Line to Hampton Rd): Safety improvements underway — brief slowdowns possible. (Progress: N/A)
  • 19. FM 1387 (Hayes Rd to Midlothian): Traffic signal installation at Hayes Rd — expect stop-and-go near the intersection. (Progress: N/A)

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