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Eastbound ramp closure at US 75 to impact Dallas traffic for weeks
DALLAS – A ramp closure at U.S. Highway 75 will impact traffic for drivers heading into Downtown Dallas for the next three weeks.The eastbound I-30 off-ramp to northbound U.S. Highway 75 will be closed until Nov. 11 for an ongoing bridge maintenance project, TxDOT said in a news release. The eastbound I-30 off-ramp to southbound I-45 will remain open.During this time, TxDOT said drivers can follow signs for a detour that will take them southbound on I-45 to Botham Jean Boulevard to access northbound I-45/U.S. 75. Drivers can also seek an alternate route. Drivers should expect delays on I-30, I-45 and area side streets during the closure, especially during rush hour. Commuters should plan to leave early and spend more time than usual in traffic.
Plans to redevelop a Far North Dallas shopping center on hold for now
DALLAS — Shortly before the Dallas City Council was set to vote on the rezoning of a site including Far North Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center for redevelopment, a judge granted a temporary restraining order from the Save Pepper Square Neighborhood Association blocking the vote for now. The...
Demolition Day is the first step towards $325M project to upgrade Harold Simmons Park
DALLAS — While the overlook of downtown Dallas from the Trinity River Corridor draws attention, there's one area near the corridor that many believe is overlooked. “It’s been neglected,” said Linnea Glatt, a West Dallas resident. Glatt and her husband, Jim, have lived and worked in West...
Things To Do Around DFW: Monster Jam, haunted houses, 5Ks and more
If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium, haunted houses all over North Texas, and several 5Ks.
Dallas to honor fallen first responders with memorial street toppers
DALLAS, Texas - The City of Dallas is set to honor its fallen first responders with the installation of memorial street toppers across the city. The initiative will be officially launched in a ceremony at Dallas City Hall on October 24, 2024, at 9 a.m., according to a press release from the city.Following the ceremony, the first two street toppers will be unveiled at intersections honoring fallen Dallas Police Department officer William H. Riddell and Dallas Fire-Rescue officer John Dardeman. Officer Riddell, age 55, was shot and killed on June 17, 1892, while serving a warrant, and Firefighter Dardeman, age...
Near record heat expected on Wednesday and Thursday
A First Alert has been issued for Wednesday and Thursday for the well above average and potentially record-tying temperatures in the 90s. Wednesday and Thursday's forecast is calling for a high of 90 degrees. The record on Wednesday is 91 that was set in 1939 and 90 degrees on Thursday that was set in 2003.The southerly winds are continuing to bring in Gulf moisture to the Southern Plains, which is making temperatures feel a bit warmer and muggy in the afternoons. This surge of moisture will help reduce the fire danger as well as likely bring some cloud cover to the southern counties by Wednesday morning.As for rainfall, the probability is incredibly low throughout the next week or so. the next potential for heavy rainfall across DFW won't be until the week of Halloween. The models are working to get into agreement, so there will be variation in the forecast leading up to Halloween. We just want to First Alert you that there may be some costume malfunctions if mother nature decides to brew up a storm. Stay tuned!
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