Detours Scheduled to Begin First Week of August and Last 90 Days, All Travelers Encouraged to Arrive Early to Navigate Construction
DFW AIRPORT, Texas (July 23, 2025)
The International Parkway Project at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is transitioning access into Terminals A, B and C into right-hand exits from International Parkway, is preparing for the next phase of construction – demolishing the existing flyover bridge into Terminal B and completing the connection of the new bridge into the terminal’s roadways.
This work is scheduled to begin the first week of August with a set of required changes to traffic flow, including detours into Terminal B and when exiting Terminal A. With the impacts expected to last approximately 90 days, a robust plan for detour signage is being implemented to guide customers.
At the completion of this phase of the project, customers will access Terminal B via a new right-hand exit from International Parkway. This is the first of three similar construction phases, each to last approximately 90 days with various detours and closures in effect. Following Terminal B will be the connection of the new bridge into Terminal A, then Terminal C.
Detour: Arriving to Terminal B – From the South
Beginning August 6, Terminal B will only be accessible via the southbound entrance into the terminal from International Parkway. Customers arriving from the south, headed northbound through the airport, 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, customers will take the existing left-hand exit to Terminal B and keep left for temporary access into the terminal. Detour signage will be in place to guide traffic.
Detour: Arriving to Terminal B – From the North
Customers arriving from the north will continue to take the existing left-hand exit to Terminal B; however, traffic will then keep left for a slightly different path into the terminal.
To assist with traffic flow during this time, customers entering the terminal area through the North Entry Plaza are encouraged to follow visual cues for lane designation by terminal.
Detour: All Traffic to Exit Terminal A to the North
Beginning August 3, all customers exiting Terminal A to return to International Parkway will be directed to the North Exit. Customers seeking a southbound exit from the terminal area can take the left-hand U-turn before the North Exit Plaza to return southbound on International Parkway.
Customers Urged to Arrive Early and Travel Informed to Navigate Construction
With historic construction activity taking place across the airport’s roads and terminals, customers are encouraged to travel more prepared than ever before.
- Arrive early for your flight: Regardless of departure time or terminal, DFW recommends arriving at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
- Make informed decisions with the airport’s app: Download the DFW Airport mobile app to access helpful tools to navigate the airport, including live parking availability, security wait times and construction updates. Travelers can also save time and money in the app with prebook parking. By creating a MyDFW account, travelers can customize preferences and receive real-time travel alerts. The app is available for iOS and Android.
- Stay informed with construction resources: For timely updates regarding construction, sign up for construction updates via email. Additional updates for travelers, project details and construction news can also be found at dfwairport.com/construction.
Project Plan Backed by Strategic Design, Phasing and Collaboration
The decision to transition to right-hand access into Terminals A, B and C was centered around DFW’s customers – both during construction and in its final condition. Ultimately, the new entries will provide a more intuitive traffic flow and enhanced driving experience with better wayfinding and access to the terminals. The engineering solution selected has resulted in a significant reduction in construction impacts. In fact, the upcoming closures and detours are needed for only a fraction of the time that would be needed if the airport were to replace the existing 50-year-old bridges built over International Parkway.
All three new bridges have been worked on during the past year with minimal impact to customers and the airport’s 24/7 operation due to the project’s strategic design and tactical phasing of overnight construction. The upcoming closures were planned to align with the typical dip in passenger traffic following the peak summer travel season.
Media Resources
Click here for detour maps, as well as images and b-roll of the ongoing construction of the new bridges.
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.
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