Road Construction Continues on Irving, MacArthur Boulevards

 “Vestuarios de Ballet Folklórico/Fashion of Ballet Folklórico: Expressing Mexican Culture through Dance” will feature traditional outfits used for Ballet Folklórico, courtesy of Alegré Ballet Folklórico. Curated by longtime Folklórico dancer Dominique Avila Fleming, the exhibition will highlight several states of Mexico and the regalia used in the dances. Highly varied in style and dress, and based on geographic region, Ballet Folklórico is a tradition that tells stories of each region through dance.

Runway Rehab Project At Dfw Airport

Heads up, Irving! Some residents may hear more air traffic because of a runway construction project at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Crews will be working through the fall of 2024 to rehabilitate the airport’s primary east side departure runway, which handles 50% of DFW’s daily departures. During this time, airplane traffic will shift to other runways, which may cause increased noise for neighborhoods near Valley View Lane and West Walnut Hill Lane. The most significant change for the surrounding communities will be from late summer 2023 through early summer 2024.

Residents with questions or concerns about air traffic noise can call (972) 973-3192 or email DFWnoise@dfwairport.com. 

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of this year on Irving Boulevard between Sowers Road and Strickland Plaza. The $22.2 million project, which began in November 2021, will enhance the experience of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in the historic Irving Heritage District. With final construction on the project underway, the city is moving forward with its next major road construction project on MacArthur Boulevard.

Irving Boulevard

As of July, the mile-long Irving Boulevard Reconstruction Project was progressing swiftly and is now 75% complete. Demolition work is underway to construct new driveway approaches and parallel parking along the corridor from the project’s east end and continuing west on the north side of Irving Boulevard. The Lee Street approach has been installed, and crews are now working between Strickland Plaza and Lee Street. Vehicles should be able to access Strickland Plaza from Lee Street.

Grading is taking place near Britain Road to prepare for paving, and crews have completed the four corner ramps at Main Street and Irving Boulevard. New sidewalks and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be installed throughout the corridor. Crews will add 45 trees along Irving Boulevard as part of beautification efforts in the area, and concrete totems will be installed at O’Connor Road and Irving Boulevard, as well as brick pavers at O’Connor, Main Street and Britain Road.

MacArthur Boulevard

Construction is underway on the $27.9 million MacArthur Boulevard project. Much of the construction for Segment 1, which runs from Northgate Drive to Byron Nelson Way, is now substantially complete. Currently, all traffic has been moved to new southbound traffic lanes. Crews have repaired a 24-inch storm drainage pipe at the northeast corner of Byron Nelson Way and MacArthur Boulevard.

Construction on Segment 2 of the project, from Metker Street to Northgate Drive, began in August with crews installing a new water main at the Rochelle intersection and stormwater and wastewater systems within MacArthur. The MacArthur Boulevard project is slated for completion in February 2025, weather permitting.

Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingInvests for more information on the city’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives. 

ICTN's Game of the Week Returns

Irving Community Television Network's (ICTN) Game of the Week returns for a 43rd season, showcasing six Irving ISD varsity football games. The broadcasts also feature halftime performances from the bands and drill teams, as well as Homecoming festivities for Irving, MacArthur and Nimitz high schools. The games will be livestreamed on ICTN Now (Spectrum Communications cable channel 16, Frontier cable channel 30) and on the ICTN YouTube page.

Game Schedule

Sept. 1 – Fort Worth Paschal at Nimitz*

Sept. 8 – Nimitz vs MacArthur

Sept. 29 – Richardson Pearce at MacArthur*

Oct. 6 – Nimitz vs Irving

Oct. 13 – Irving vs MacArthur

Oct. 20 – Richardson at Irving*

All six games can be seen tape-delayed the following Tuesday on ICTN Now and on the ICTN YouTube page.

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