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DART construction and State Fair transit: What's changing
Lane closures near SMU/Mockingbird Station start this week as Dallas preps for State Fair crowds.
In brief
Lane closures near SMU/Mockingbird Station start this week as Dallas preps for State Fair crowds. Mockingbird Lane will have lane closures through September 30, and DART is adding special State Fair service including weekend Orange Line trains and Flyer buses. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Mockingbird Lane closures begin Saturday
One eastbound lane closes around the clock from September 19 through 30. A second lane shuts down weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Station entrance already closed
The entrance at East Mockingbird Lane and Worcola Road is shut through September 30. DART is routing traffic to Twin Sixties Drive instead.
Worcola Road closed until February
Worcola Road north of Twin Sixties Drive stays closed through February 2027. Parking at the station will be limited during construction.
Special State Fair transit service
The Green Line serves Fair Park Station near the fairgrounds. DART will run extra Orange Line trains on weekends and October 12.
New State Fair Flyer buses
DART is launching weekend State Fair Flyer buses from selected locations. The fair runs September 25 through October 18.
Five dollar discount on fair tickets
Buy State Fair admission online with a promo code from the GoPass app for $5 off. The offer is limited to four tickets per order.
What to remember
Mockingbird Lane will have lane closures through September 30, and DART is adding special State Fair service including weekend Orange Line trains and Flyer buses.
