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Dallas will decide on future of two bridges next week
By KDFW at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Key takeaway Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The decision on the two bridges in Dallas will have a ripple effect on the surrounding communities, including Southlake . As the Dallas City Council prepares to vote, residents in neighboring cities are watching closely, knowing that changes to traffic patterns near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center could impact their daily commutes. The convention center's proximity to major highways makes it a hub for regional traffic, and any alterations to the bridges could either ease or exacerbate congestion on roads that Southlake residents use to travel to and from Dallas. Southlake's own transportation infrastructure is closely tied to that of Dallas, and the city's residents will be affected by the council's decision, whether they work, shop, or attend events in the city. The outcome of the vote will be closely monitored in Southlake, where residents are invested in maintaining smooth and efficient travel between the two cities.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 19, 2026 by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) and curated for Southlake News readers.
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