The project will add a median, bike lanes and a traffic signal, but it means drivers should be prepared for some traffic delays during construction -- for at least a whole year.
Construction starts Monday on a Fort Worth road project designed to improve safety on a busy university boulevard.
Roberto and Jennifer Flores stop in regularly for breakfast at the Ol’ South Pancake House. They say upcoming construction on the busy street won’t change their routine."This restaurant has been here a really long time. It’s really good," Jennifer said. "I think we’ll deal with it and make our way in here."
The traffic flow will shrink to just two lanes in each direction, predictably causing considerable back-ups and delays."Coming from the zoo, you will not be able to turn left into University Park Village where the Apple Store is. However, you’ll be able to turn on Collinsworth and work your way to the shopping center," Lopez said. "This will last a whole year. It’s a one-year contract.
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