Drivers in North Richland Hills should continue planning for overnight closures along Northeast Loop 820 this week.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Drivers in North Richland Hills should continue planning for overnight closures along Northeast Loop 820 this week, with full westbound shutdowns still scheduled through the weekend.
Where the closures are happening
All lanes of westbound North Loop 820 between Rufe Snow Drive and I-35W will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Feb. 12. Closures will extend longer heading into the weekend — from 8 p.m. until 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. That extended morning impact could affect early commuters and weekend travelers.
What drivers need to know
During the closures, traffic will be redirected into the TEXpress lanes, and they will be open at no cost while the main lanes are shut down. That provides a built-in detour option, but drivers should still expect slower conditions near merge points, especially approaching the I-35W interchange. Lane shifts and increased traffic volumes can create brief bottlenecks overnight and into the early morning hours.
Why this work is happening
The overnight shutdowns are tied to ongoing construction and improvement work along the Loop 820 corridor in North Richland Hills. Crews typically schedule full closures at night to reduce daytime traffic disruption and allow work to be completed more safely and efficiently.
As with most road work, the schedule is weather-permitting and could shift if conditions change.
Plan ahead
If Loop 820 is part of your regular route this week, especially late at night or early in the morning, allow extra travel time and be prepared to use the managed lanes during the closure windows.
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