# 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.
- Title: DART construction and State Fair transit: What's changing
- Summary: Lane closures near SMU/Mockingbird Station start this week as Dallas preps for State Fair crowds. Mockingbird Lane will have lane closures through September…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/city/dart-state-fair-service-and-mockingbird-lane-closures-what-to-know
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-17T12:00:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dart, dallas area rapid transit, mockingbird lane, smu mockingbird station, state fair of texas, dallas, road closures, construction, public transit, fair park, orange line, green line
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.