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Cityplace/Uptown station repairs to disrupt DART rail lines this weekend

There are upcoming service disruptions to the Cityplace/Uptown DART tunnels

Photo courtesy of DART

There are some temporary service changes ahead for the DART Cityplace/Uptown station, due to scheduled routine maintenance. Disruptions will take place April 24-27 and again May 8-10.

Below is the full text of a news release from DART, outlining the changes:

"Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Blue, Red, and Orange Line passengers will experience temporary service adjustments over two weekends in late April and early May, due to scheduled maintenance inside the Cityplace/Uptown Station.

Beginning 7 pm Thursday, April 23, the Cityplace/Uptown Station Tunnel will be closed on both tracks, and a bus bridge will operate between Pearl/Arts District, Cityplace/Uptown, and SMU/Mockingbird stations until regular rail service resumes at 3 am on Friday, April 24.

Additional weekend work will impact the service as northbound track work between Pearl/Arts District and SMU/Mockingbird stations will occur from 10 pm Friday, April 24, through 3 am Monday, April 27, and southbound track between SMU/Mockingbird and Pearl/Arts District station will take place from 10 pm Friday, May 8, through 3 am Sunday, May 10. Passengers can expect delays during these periods as Red and Blue Line trains will operate on a single track.

Bus bridge service – buses running in each direction from affected stations – will run every 20 minutes in both directions during the Thursday closure, with DART staff on-site to assist passengers. Green Line service will not be affected, and Orange Line service will operate via the Green Line, providing service between Lawnview and DFW Airport stations.

DART crews will upgrade the fire alarm systems in the tunnels, enhance platform lighting, clean the platforms, and perform state-of-good repair projects throughout the tunnels during the scheduled closures. Additionally, crews will update and re-tension the overhead catenary system to improve the safety, reliability and speed of travel into and out of the the Cityplace/Uptown Station tunnels.

'We understand how important it is for our passengers to reach their destinations on time,' said Trey Walker, DART interim chief development officer. 'While suspending operations for maintenance is disruptive, these planned improvements are vital to ensuring a safer and more reliable experience for our customers.'

Once completed, passengers can expect a faster and more efficient trip through Cityplace/Uptown Station. The re-tensioned and upgraded OCS will improve connectivity for trains coming into and out of the tunnel, while the improved lighting and fire alarm system will provide upgraded safety.

Open since 2000 and located 120 feet underground, Cityplace/Uptown Station is the only 'subway-style' rail station in Texas. The station serves as the midway point between North Dallas and the Central Business District, with two 3.25-mile tunnels between the SMU/Mockingbird Station and just south of Routh Street.

Cityplace/Uptown Station is in the middle of an upgrade as part of DART Transform, the agency’s system modernization program which is aimed at improving passenger experience. Work began in April 2025 and includes the replacement of all six escalators and both inclinators in the three‑level station.

New Ticket Vending Machines have been installed on the mezzanine level, offering an easier way for passengers to purchase tickets. Cell service is coming to the platform later this year, allowing everyone to stay connected while waiting on their trains.

Work is progressing in phases, including a renovated interior of the station, with full completion expected in 2028.

For more information about DART Transform, visit www.DART.org/transform."

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Dallas' Klyde Warren Park to add new pavilion, lawn and seasonal ice rink

Rendering of ice rink on the new Jacobs Lawn at Klyde Warren Park

Image courtesy of Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

The new Jacobs Lawn at Klyde Warren Park will transform into an ice rink during the winter.

Downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park is planning a nearly two-acre expansion over two sections of Woodall Rogers Freeway, adding on a new lawn space, event pavilion, seasonal ice rink, and more.

Announced Monday, June 29, the 1.7-acre expansion will increase the park from 5.4 acres to 7.1 acres, extending it west toward Field Street while covering the final recessed portion of the freeway.

Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2026 and take approximately 24 months to complete.

Here's a closer look at the expansion plans, revealed in a press release:

Park officials say the portion west of Akard Street will feature The Jacobs Lawn, a 37,000-square-foot multi-use green space designed for festivals, markets, performances, civic celebrations, and more.

Klyde Warren Park expansion rendering of The Jacobs Lawn The expansion of Klyde Warren Park will include the new Jacobs Lawn. Image courtesy of Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

During the winter months, the lawn will transform into an outdoor ice-skating rink, with additional seasonal programming planned throughout the year.

Adjacent to the lawn, the Overlook will allow guests to view city traffic as cars disappear right underneath them, driving home the point of how the park was built on top of one of the busiest freeways in Texas.

Rendering of The Overlook near The Jacobs Lawn at Klyde Warren Park The Jacobs Lawn portion of the expansion of Klyde Warren Park will include The Overlook where visitors can watch traffic pass by. Image courtesy of Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

Built on the section between Akard Street and St. Paul Street will be a two-level enclosed glass-and-steel pavilion, complete with an open-air rooftop area.

The building will feature approximately 24,000 square feet of climate-controlled event and reception space, along with the 8,000-square-foot rooftop terrace.

Rendering of rooftop pavilion on new glass-and-steel pavilion at Klyde Warren Park A new glass-and-steel pavilion at Klyde Warren Park will include an open-air rooftop pavilion. Image courtesy of Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

"Fourteen years ago, many people questioned whether building a deck park over a freeway was even possible," said Jody Grant, chairman of Klyde Warren Park, in a statement. "Today, Klyde Warren Park stands as proof of what can happen when a community believes in a bold vision. This expansion isn't simply about adding acreage. It's an investment in Dallas, an investment in the community and an investment in future generations."

Archer Western, the same firm that built the Park's original deck structure, has been awarded the construction contract by the Texas Transportation Commission.

While most traffic patterns surrounding the new sections appear to be unaffected, renderings show that a dedicated U-turn at Akard Street will be eliminated for the Jacobs Lawn portion.

While construction is underway, the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation will launch the next phase of its private fundraising campaign to support the amenities, programming, and experiences that will activate the expanded park upon its completion.

"Klyde Warren Park demonstrates what thoughtful private-public partnerships can accomplish," said Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert in a statement. "Since opening, the Park has supported the generation of hundreds of millions in incremental tax revenue for the City of Dallas. But beyond the numbers, it has created a place where neighborhoods connect, businesses invest and communities come together. This expansion will continue to strengthen our urban core for generations to come."

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