North Texas Highway Closed for Maintenance or TV Filming

The Cresson Bypass will shut down on Tuesday, but the reason remains unclear.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Cresson Bypass in Hood County, Texas will be closed on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., forcing drivers on U.S. 377 to go through the town of Cresson. The Cresson Volunteer Fire Department says the closure is due to filming for a new Taylor Sheridan TV show called "Rio Palo", a spinoff of "Yellowstone". However, the nearby city of Granbury has stated the closure is for TxDOT maintenance work, creating some confusion over the true reason.

Why it matters

The closure of the Cresson Bypass, a major highway route, will disrupt traffic flow in the area and force drivers to take a less convenient route through the town of Cresson. This raises questions about the coordination and communication between local authorities, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the TV production team regarding the closure.

The details

The Cresson Bypass was built in 2024 to allow drivers on U.S. 377 to avoid going through the town of Cresson, which has a single stoplight and a railroad crossing. However, the bypass will be closed in both directions on Tuesday, forcing drivers to return to the original route through Cresson. The Cresson Volunteer Fire Department says this is due to filming for a new Taylor Sheridan TV show called "Rio Palo", a spinoff of the popular series "Yellowstone". But the nearby city of Granbury has stated the closure is for TxDOT maintenance work, creating conflicting information about the reason for the highway shutdown.

  • The Cresson Bypass will be closed on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Cresson Volunteer Fire Department

The local fire department in Cresson, Texas that announced the highway closure was due to filming for a new Taylor Sheridan TV show.

City of Granbury

The nearby city that initially stated the highway closure was for TxDOT maintenance work, contradicting the information from the Cresson Volunteer Fire Department.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The state transportation agency that approved the closure of the Cresson Bypass, though the reason for the closure remains unclear.

Taylor Sheridan

The creator of the TV show "Yellowstone" who is reportedly filming a spinoff series called "Rio Palo" that may be the reason for the Cresson Bypass closure.

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What they’re saying

“The highway will close while TxDOT performs maintenance work.”

— City of Granbury (Facebook post)

“The road is closing due to filming for Sheridan's new show, Rio Palo.”

— Cresson Volunteer Fire Department (Facebook post)

What’s next

It remains to be seen whether the highway closure is ultimately for TxDOT maintenance work or for filming of the Taylor Sheridan TV show "Rio Palo". Local authorities and TxDOT will need to provide clearer communication to the public about the reason for the disruption to traffic in the area.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential for miscommunication and conflicting information when infrastructure closures are needed to accommodate both government maintenance work and private film productions. Better coordination between all parties involved could help avoid confusion and disruption for local residents and drivers.