Various Detours and Closures Will Support Construction of New Terminal C Bridge and Completion of Terminal A Southbound Access
DFW AIRPORT, Texas (Jan. 6, 2026)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has implemented various roadway closures and detours to support construction of the new bridge that will provide right-hand access into Terminal C, which is scheduled to be completed ahead of this summer. Additionally, a southbound detour into Terminal A has been implemented through the end of January to complete all remaining construction activity of the new access, following its temporary opening during the holiday travel period.
These next phases of the International Parkway Project were strategically scheduled to begin after the busy holiday travel period. Signage will be in place to guide traffic along all detours and through construction areas.
Accessing Terminal A: Temporary Detour for Southbound Traffic
Last month, DFW opened the new right-hand access into Terminal A early to proactively remove major detours and construction impacts during the holiday travel period. Northbound access into Terminal A opened in its final condition; however, the southbound access opened in a temporary but near-complete condition.
To complete the new southbound access to Terminal A, a temporary detour will require traffic arriving from the north to take the previous left-hand exit into Terminal A. The detour is scheduled to remain through the end of January, which is when the new southbound access into Terminal A is anticipated to reopen in its final condition.
Customers arriving northbound through the South Entry Plaza will continue to use the new right-hand entrance into Terminal A that has already opened in its final condition.
Accessing Terminal C: All Traffic to Enter Via Southbound Entrance
Beginning today, Terminal C is only accessible via the southbound entrance from International Parkway. Customers arriving from the south will be required to travel northbound past all terminal entrances and take the left-hand U-turn exit before the North Exit Plaza to return to southbound International Parkway. Then, all customers will take the existing left-hand exit to Terminal C. Signage will be in place to guide customers.
Arrive Early and Utilize Tools to Navigate Construction
With major roadwork underway, customers are urged to arrive early and utilize the airport’s digital tools to navigate construction, potential roadway congestion and travel crowds.
- Arrive early: Travelers are encouraged to add additional time to their plans when driving to the airport. At minimum, DFW recommends arriving at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
- Download the DFW Airport mobile app: Available for iOS and Android, the DFW Airport mobile app is available to assist travelers along every step of their airport journey with access to helpful tools, including prebook parking, live parking availability, security wait times and construction updates.
- Travel informed with construction updates: For timely updates regarding construction, sign up for construction updates via email. Additional updates for travelers, project details and construction news can be found at dfwairport.com/construction.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most connected and busiest airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic engine and job generator for the North Texas region. The airport’s historic $12 billion capital plan – DFW Forward – is set to transform the customer experience and plan for the future with monumental upgrades and expansions underway across DFW’s terminals, airfield and roadway infrastructure.For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Airport mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Follow @dfwairport on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.