Weather permitting, the contractor on the Loop 12/SH 114 interchange project will be switching traffic in order to open the westbound mainlanes of SH 114 into their final configuration. When the lanes are opened, the Rochelle/Riverside Drive exit will also be opened.
Beginning at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2012, one left lane of westbound SH 114 will be closed from Spur 482 to Rochelle/Riverside Drive. Then at 9 a.m., one left lane of eastbound SH 114 will be closed from Loop 12 to Spur 482. These closures are necessary in order to move concrete traffic barrier so motorists can be shifted over to the new lanes. By 4 p.m. when the lane closures are picked up, the westbound main-lanes will be open in their final configuration.
This project enhances the opportunities for transit oriented development along the DART Orange Line, a major milestone for Irving's transportation and infrastructure.
The consortium of Zachry Construction Corp. and Mario Sinacola and Sons began work on the $224 million Diamond Interchange project in February of 2009. The estimated completion date for this project is Summer 2012.
The project includes widening Loop 12 to eight lanes and adding direct connection ramps from SH 114 to Loop 12 to improve traffic flow and increase capacity in that area.
Police will be on site to direct traffic during the switch.
TxDOT encourages motorists to be alert and observe all warning and detour signs in place during this time as crews work diligently to complete this work as soon and safely as possible.
