Hemphill/Lamar Connector
CATEGORY: Completed Projects
Address
501 W Lancaster Avenue View on Google Maps
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Details
Now Open
This four lane vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle tunnel connects Downtown to the Near Southside under I-30.
At the intersection of Lancaster and Lamar, the newly opened underpass strengthens the connectivity and walkability between districts. The project includes green walls, wide sidewalks, enhanced lighting, bike lanes, and a public art piece entitled “Flight” by nationally renowned artist Dan Corson.
Total cost of the project is $53 million dollars with the city contributing $26.6 million. The remaining funding will come from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Texas Department of Transportation and Tarrant County.
The city converted Lamar Street to two-way traffic between Fifth and Texas streets to enhance connectivity from the Near Southside to Downtown.
To learn more about the project, contact Project Manager Michael Weiss at 817-392-8485.
In the News
- Lancaster and West Vickery extension open to traffic Friday, Apr 10, 2020
- Hemphill-Lamar Connect project on track for 2020 completion Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019
- Work on Hemphill-Lamar connection continues Thursday, Oct 26, 2017
- Lancaster and West Vickery extension getting started Thursday, Aug 10, 2017
