The traffic pattern on southbound Benbrook Boulevard/U.S.
377 approaching Mercedes Street will change tomorrow (8/9) allowing two thru-only
lanes at the intersection; this should help alleviate the traffic congestion
that has been occurring.
Left turns to eastbound Mercedes Street from southbound U.S. 377 will be
prohibited. Signs will be placed to inform motorists to proceed
southbound to the median opening at Davidson Street, where they can make a U-turn
and proceed back to Mercedes Street. The contractor is working to expedite
construction of the new left-turn lane at Mercedes by early September.
All
of the available lanes on Winscott Road at U.S. 377 are now open. For
traffic on westbound Winscott there is now a double left-turn lane to go
southbound on U.S. 377 and a dedicated right-turn lane to go northbound on US
377. This doubles the capacity from the single lane configuration and
makes an alternate route for motorists wanting to avoid peak traffic on U.S.
377.
TxDOT
appreciates the patience of motorists, and encourages attention to all warning
signs within the construction work zone while crews work diligently to complete
this work as quickly and as safely as possible.