Little Road to Close Under US 287 for Major Bridge Demolition

Northbound bridge demolition on Feb. 13-14, southbound on Feb. 20-21

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Commuters in South Arlington, Texas should prepare for significant weekend delays as crews begin the demolition of the old US 287 bridges over Little Road. The demolition will be split over two weekends, requiring the total closure of Little Road where it passes beneath US 287.

Why it matters

This bridge demolition is a critical phase of the larger Southeast Connector Project, a massive 16-mile reconstruction effort designed to widen I-20, I-820, and US 287 and relieve long-term congestion in the region.

The details

The northbound bridge demolition will take place from Friday, Feb. 13 at 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 14 by 4:00 p.m. The southbound bridge demolition will take place from Friday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 21 by 4:00 p.m. During these closures, traffic on Little Road will be unable to cross under the highway and will be detoured to the Sublett Road U-turn for northbound traffic and the Bowman Springs Road U-turn for southbound traffic.

  • The northbound bridge demolition closure will take place from Friday, Feb. 13 at 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 14 by 4:00 p.m.
  • The southbound bridge demolition closure will take place from Friday, Feb. 20 at 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 21 by 4:00 p.m.

The players

Southeast Connector Project

A massive 16-mile reconstruction effort designed to widen I-20, I-820, and US 287 and relieve long-term congestion in the region.

City of Arlington

Has partnered with Waze to provide drivers with real-time traffic information and optimal routes to navigate around the construction.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This bridge demolition is a critical step in the larger Southeast Connector Project, which aims to relieve long-term congestion in the region by widening major highways. The closures and detours will cause significant delays for commuters, highlighting the importance of planning ahead and using real-time traffic apps like Waze to navigate the construction.