Road Closure News

Freeway project in North Dallas will shut down I-635 this weekend

635 LBJ Freeway in the light of day.

As part of an ongoing road project on I-635 in North Dallas, there's a big shutdown happening this weekend on January 28-29.

All lanes of eastbound I-635 at Skillman Street will be closed on Friday January 28 overnight. And all lanes along westbound I-635 at Skillman Street will be closed overnight on Saturday January 29.

The shutdown will also require a full closure of the Skillman Street overpass at I-635.

Usually you might have one lane closed or maybe two — but not all lanes. So that's a bigger deal. Fortunately, it's scheduled for overnight. Unfortunate, maybe, for the crew working overnight. But fortunate considering they surely get pretty good overtime? So, maybe not so bad after all.

The schedule is as follows:

PART 1 - Friday, January 28

9 pm: All lanes along northbound and southbound Skillman Street at I-635 will be closed overnight and re-opened at 8 am on Saturday January 29.

Detour: Northbound Skillman Street drivers will be directed to turn right on Royal Lane/Miller Road, left on Plano Road, and left on Forest Lane to access Skillman Street. Southbound Skillman Street drivers will be detoured along Forest Lane, left on Abrams Road and left on Royal Lane/Miller Road to access Skillman Street.

10 pm: All lanes along eastbound I-635 at Skillman Street will be closed overnight and re-opened at 8 am on Saturday January 29.

Detour: Eastbound I-635 drivers will be directed to exit at Skillman Street (Exit 16), travel through the intersection, and then get back on eastbound I-635 using the entrance ramp from Skillman Street

PART 2 - Saturday, January 29

The following will be closed overnight and restored by 8 am on Sunday, January 30.

9 pm: All lanes along northbound and southbound Skillman Street at I-635 will be closed overnight and reopened by 8 am on Sunday, January 30.

10 pm: All lanes along westbound I-635 at Skillman Street will be closed overnight and reopened by 8 am on Sunday, January 30.

Detour: Westbound I-635 drivers will be detoured to the exit to Skillman Street (Exit 16), travel through the intersection. and get back on westbound I-635 using the entrance ramp from Skillman Street

Stay informed on construction progress, lane closures, and traffic changes by signing up for text alerts by sending the message "635 East" to 1-833-499-6353 (1-833-HWY-635E).

Or, you can also sign up for e-blasts by visiting the project website or 635east.com/receive/e-blasts/.

The work is part of the 635 East Project, an 11-mile project that will add a lane in each direction, build continuous frontage roads along the corridor, and redo the interchange at I-635 and I-30. Construction began in early 2020 with an anticipated completion date of late 2024.

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Animal News

Dallas animal shelter invites residents to host a pet during holiday

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Husky at Dallas Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is inviting the community to help bring pets “Home for the Holidays” by adopting or fostering during one of the shelter’s busiest times of the year.

DAS has achieved strong positive outcomes this quarter, including adoptions, foster-to-adopt placements, and underage foster placements, with 1,377 in October and 1,378 in November. The department is now working toward a December goal of 1,400 positive outcomes, with 588 completed so far this month.

“We are grateful for the support our community continues to show,” said Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director. “Every adoption opens a kennel for another pet in need, and the holidays are an especially meaningful time to welcome a new companion.”

This season, adopters will also have the chance to participate in the Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, fully funded and supported through donations from generous community supporters. For more information about this initiative, visit friendsofdas.org and watch out for announcements on social media.

Holiday staycations
Residents who may not be ready to adopt can still support DAS pets by participating in Silent Night Holiday Staycations, a short-term foster opportunity that gives dogs a relaxing break from the shelter during the holiday period.

Pickup dates are scheduled for December 20-21, with drop-off options on December 27-28 or January 3-4. Participants typically spend 1-3 hours at the shelter selecting a foster match, and contact with pets outside the home should be limited. Questions may be directed to DASFtA@dallas.gov.

“Holiday Staycations allow our dogs to decompress and show their personalities in a home environment,” said Amanda Earl, Assistant Director. “The insight we receive from these foster stays is invaluable in helping pets find permanent homes.”

DAS encourages the community to adopt, foster, volunteer, or share adoptable pets to help meet December’s lifesaving goals.
“Together, we can bring home the holidays for the pets relying on us,” said Director Paul Ramon.

For more information on adoptable pets, holiday programs, or ways to get involved, visit https://bedallas90.org/ or stop by the DAS Shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Rd.

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