Drive 31 miles along Interstate 820 in Fort Worth, Texas, covering the city’s eastern, northern, and western suburbs in this scenic loop. From Lake Worth to major interchanges with I-20, I-30, and I-35W, experience Fort Worth’s beltway in full.
Interstate 820
Explore Interstate 820, the beltway loop encircling Fort Worth, Texas. Learn about its route, history, major interchanges, and how it connects key highways in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Interstate 820 (I-820) is a vital auxiliary route of Interstate 20 that forms a 35-mile beltway around the city of Fort Worth, Texas. Functioning as a partial loop, I-820 connects key residential, commercial, and industrial areas in the western portion of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. It plays a crucial role in regional mobility, offering both commuters and freight vehicles an alternative to the congested urban core of Fort Worth.
The southern portion of the loop is co-signed with I-20, while the eastern, western, and northern arcs are designated solely as I-820. This setup allows for seamless transitions between highways and serves as a strategic corridor for accessing key areas like Arlington, Haltom City, and North Richland Hills.
Originally proposed in the mid-20th century and completed in phases through the 1970s, Interstate 820 has undergone numerous upgrades to accommodate increasing traffic demands. In recent years, expansion projects and managed lanes have been introduced to improve capacity and reduce congestion. I-820 remains a vital piece of infrastructure in Texas’s growing urban landscape, facilitating both regional and cross-country travel while supporting economic development in the western DFW area.
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Interstate 820: Fort Worth ~ Texas (Eastbound)
Explore 35 miles of Interstate 820 eastbound through Fort Worth, Texas, from its southwestern junction with I-20 through major interchanges with I-30, I-35W, and TX-183 before looping back to I-20. This drive around the city’s eastern edge captures suburban scenery, l…