NTE TEXpress Lanes Entrance Ramp Maps
Before you use the NTE TEXpress Lanes for the very first time, take a moment to study the 11 entrance ramps on the Northeast Loop 820 and Airport Freeway corridor and the 9 entrance ramps now open on on I-35W. In addition, there are 2 direct connectors: from the westbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-820 onto the new southbound and northbound TEXpress Lanes on I-35W, as well as 2 direct connectors from the northbound and southbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-35W onto the eastbound TEXpress Lanes on I-820.
Below the corridor map are individual diagrams of all the NTE TEXpress Lanes entrance ramps. The entrance maps are arranged:
- East to west along the Northeast Loop 820 and Airport Freeway corridor: From Industrial Boulevard on SH-121 / 183 (Airport Freeway) to I-820 (Northeast Loop) and I-35W (North Freeway).
- West to east along the Northeast Loop 820 and Airport Freeway corridor: From I-35W (North Freeway) on I-820 (Northeast Loop) to Industrial Boulevard on SH-121 / 183 (Airport Freeway). Driving videos are also available for each entrance.
- North to south on the I-35W corridor: From Heritage Trace Parkway to the I-30/downtown Fort Worth interchange
- South to north on the I-35W corridor: From the I-30/downtown Fort Worth interchange to Heritage Trace Parkway
- The Weatherford Street and I-30 East entrance ramps are scheduled to open in late 2018
Tip: Click on a map to review all of the maps individually or to print them out. To view or download a PDF of the NTE TEXpress Lanes corridor map, click here.
Note: Maps are not to scale or exact representations. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
SH-183 West Entrance (Airport Fwy & Northeast Loop 820 Access)
The SH-183 West Entrance is on the westbound SH-183 Airport Freeway general highway lanes. The ramp to this entrance is situated on the left, just past Industrial Boulevard. You can then access the following:
- Brown Trail
- SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway
- Bedford-Euless Road
- I-820 Northeast Loop and SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway (heading south)
- Iron Horse Boulevard
- US 377 / Denton Highway
- I-820 North Loop (heading west)
- I-35W North Freeway northbound (towards Texas Motor Speedway)
- I-35W North Freeway southbound (towards downtown Fort Worth)
To view the video tutorial for the SH-183 West Entrance ramp, click here.
Industrial Blvd Entrance (WB SH-183 / Airport Fwy & NE Loop 820 Access)
The Industrial Boulevard Entrance is on the westbound SH-183 Airport Freeway frontage road. The on-ramp to is located on the left, just past Industrial Boulevard. Once you enter the NTE TEXpress Lanes, you can then access the following exits:
- Brown Trail Exit, the first available exit, for Brown Trail, Norwood Road, Hustview Drive, Precinct Line Road and destinations like Hurst City Hall
- Bedford-Euless Road Exit for the general highway lanes, Bedford-Euless Road, Bedford Road, SH-26, Davis Boulevard, Holiday Lane and Rufe Snow Drive
- Airport Freeway South Exit on Northeast Loop 820 and SH-121/183 Airport Freeway South, North Booth Calloway Road, Baker Road/West Hurst Boulevard, Handley E. Devill Road and Randol Mill Road
- I-820 Northeast Loop and SH-121 / 183 Airport Fwy general highway lanes and service roads (heading southwest)
- Iron Horse Boulevard Exit for the general highway lanes and Iron Horse Boulevard,
- US 377 / Denton Highway West Exit for US 377 / Denton Highway, Haltpm Road, Beach Street and Riverside Drive
- I-820 West Exit for I-820 North Loop general highway lanes (heading west), I-35W North Freeway northbound (towards Texas Motor Speedway), I-35W North Freeway southbound (towards downtown Fort Worth), Mark IV Parkway and S. Blue Mound Road
Note: Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
To view the video tutorial for the Industrial Boulevard Entrance ramp, click here.
SH-121 South Entrance (Airport Fwy & Northeast Loop 820 Access)
The SH-121 South Entrance is on the southbound SH-121 general highway lanes. The on-ramp is located on the left, just past Bedford Road. You can then access the following:
- Brown Trail
- SH-121 / 183 (Airport Freeway)
- Bedford-Euless Road
- I-820 Northeast Loop and SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway (southwest)
- Iron Horse Boulevard
- US 377 / Denton Highway
- I-820 Northeast Loop (heading west)
- I-35W North Freeway northbound (towards Texas Motor Speedway)
- I-35W North Freeway southbound (towards downtown Fort Worth)
To view the video tutorial for the SH-121 South Entrance ramp, click here.
Note: Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
Bedford Road Entrance (SH-121/183 and Northeast Loop 820 Access)
The Bedford Road Entrance for the TEXpress Lanes is located on the westbound SH-121/183 Airport Freeway NTE TEXpress Lanes. After using the left-hand on-ramp just past Norwood Drive to enter the TEXpress Lanes, you can access the following exits:
- Bedford-Euless Rd Exit, the first available exit (SH-121/183 Airport Freeway westbound frontage roads, Bedford-Euless Rd, SH-26 and Northeast Mall)
- Airport Fwy South Exit (for the general highway lanes, Southbound I-820)
- Iron Horse Blvd Exit (for the frontages roads, Iron Horse Blvd)
- US 377/Denton Hwy West Exit (for the frontage roads, US 377/Denton Hwy, Buffalo Ridge Park, Haltom Dr, Beach St, Riverside Dr)
- I-820 West Exit (for the general highway lanes, I-820 West, Northbound I-35W to Texas Motor Speedway, Southbound I-35W to Fort Worth, Fossil Creek, Watauga Rd)
SH-26 Entrance (Westbound I-820 / Northeast Loop 820 & 35W Access)
The SH-26 Entrance is on the westbound I-820 Northeast Loop general highway lanes. The ramp to this entrance is situated on the left, just past Rufe Snow. You can then access the following:
- Iron Horse Boulevard
- US 377 / Denton Hwy
- I-820 Northeast Loop (heading west)
- I-35W North Freeway northbound (towards Texas Motor Speedway)
- I-35W North Freeway southbound (towards downtown Fort Worth)
To view the video tutorial for the SH-26 Entrance ramp, click here.
US 377 / Denton Hwy West Entrance (WB I-820 / NE Loop 820 & 35W Access)
The US 377 / Denton Highway West Entrance is on the westbound I-820 Northeast Loop frontage road. The on-ramp is located on the left, just past Haltom Road. You can then access the following:
- I-820 Northeast Loop (heading west)
- I-35W North Freeway northbound (towards Texas Motor Speedway)
- I-35W North Freeway southbound (towards downtown Fort Worth)
To view the video tutorial for the US 377 / Denton Highway West Entrance ramp, click here.
Mark IV Parkway Entrance
The Mark IV Pkwy Entrance ramp is located on the eastbound I-820 general highway lanes, past Mark IV Parkway. The entrance ramp is located on the left, just before the I-35W/820 interchange. You can access the following:
- The eastbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-820 and SH-121/183 (Airport Freeway)
- US 377/Denton Hwy East Exit
- SH-26 Exit and North East Mall
- Airport Freeway South Exit
- Bedford Rd Exit
- SH-121 North Exit and the D/FW Airport north entrance
- Industrial Blvd Exit
- SH-183 East Exit and the D/FW Airport south entrance
US 377 / Denton Hwy E Entrance (EB I-820 / NE Loop 820 & Airport Fwy Access)
The US 377 / Denton Highway East Entrance is on the eastbound I-820 Northeast Loop frontage road. The ramp to this entrance is located on the left, just past US 377 / Denton Highway. You can then access the following exits on the NTE TEXpress Lanes:
- I-820 Northeast Loop general highway lanes (heading east and south)
- SH-26 Exit, the first available exit, for SH-26, SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway South general highway lanes
- Airport Freeway South Exit
- SH-121 North Exit towards Southlake, Grapevine and the north entrance of D/FW International Airport
- Industrial Boulevard Exit for Industrial Boulevard
- SH-183 East Exit for the general highway lanes and access to Irving, the south entrance to D/FW International Airport and Dallas
Note: Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
To view the video tutorial for the US 377 / Denton Highway East Entrance ramp, click here.
Iron Horse Blvd East Entrance (EB I-820 / NE Loop 820 & Airport Fwy Access)
The Iron Horse Boulevard Entrance is on the Iron Horse Boulevard bridge, which connects the eastbound and westbound frontage roads. You can then access the following:
- I-820 Northeast Loop (heading east and south)
- SH-121 North (towards D/FW International Airport)
- SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway
- Industrial Boulevard
To view the video tutorial for the Iron Horse Boulevard Entrance ramp, click here.
Airport Fwy North Entrance, Exit 23A (EB SH-121/183 / Airport Fwy Access)
The Airport Freeway North Entrance, Exit 23A is on the northbound I-820 Northeast Loop general highway lanes. The ramp to this entrance is located on the left, just past W. Pipeline Road. You can then access the following:
- SH-121 North (towards D/FW International Airport)
- Industrial Boulevard
- SH-183 Airport Freeway east (towards Irving)
To view the video tutorial for the Airport Freeway North Entrance, Exit 23A ramp, click here.
Bedford-Euless Rd Entrance (EB SH-121/183 / Airport Fwy & SH-121 Access)
The Bedford-Euless Road Entrance is on the SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway eastbound frontage road past Bedford Road. This on-ramp is located on the left. Once you enter the TEXpress Lanes, you can access the following:
- SH-121 North (towards D/FW International Airport)
- Industrial Boulevard
- SH-183 Airport Freeway east (towards Irving)
To view the video tutorial for the Bedford-Euless Road Entrance ramp, click here.
Brown Trail Entrance (Eastbound SH-121/183 / Airport Fwy & SH-121 Access)
The Brown Trail Entrance is on the SH-121 / 183 Airport Freeway eastbound frontage road, past Brown Trail. The ramp to this entrance is located on the left. Once you enter the TEXpress Lanes, you can access the following:
- SH-121 North (towards D/FW International Airport)
- Industrial Boulevard
- SH-183 Airport Freeway east (towards Irving)
To view the video tutorial for the Brown Trail Entrance ramp, click here.
Heritage Trace Parkway Entrance (SB I-35W Access)
The Heritage Trace Parkway entrance is located on the southbound I-35W / North Fwy general highway lanes. The left-hand on-ramp, situated just past N. Tarrant Parkway, allows you to access the:
- I-35W/I-820 Exit, the only available exit until 2018, which places you on the I-35W general highway lanes with access to eastbound and westbound Northeast Loop 820
Note: Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
US 287 South Entrance (I-35W and Northeast Loop 820 Access)
The US 287 South Entrance is located on the southbound US 287 general highway lanes. The left-hand on-ramp is situated past N. Tarrant Parkway. You can then access the following exit:
- I-35W/I-820 Exit, which will place you on the I-35W general highway lanes and allow you to continue traveling on southbound I-35W or access the eastbound and westbound I-820 general highway lanes
Additional exits and director connector ramps will open in 2018.
Note:Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
Basswood Blvd Entrance (SB I-35W Access)
The Basswood Blvd Entrance for the TEXpress Lanes (opening soon) is located on the southbound I-35W / North Fwy frontage road. This left-hand on-ramp is located just past Basswood Blvd. You can then access the following southbound TEXpress Lanes exit:
- I-35W/I-820 Exit (only exit open on southbound I-35W) to the southbound I-35W general highway lanes with access to eastbound and westbound Northeast Loop 820, and Meacham Blvd (first available street)
I-820/I-35W South Entrance
The I-820/I-35W Entrance ramp is located on the southbound I-35W general highway lanes, just past Meacham Boulevard. Once you use this left-hand entrance to enter the northbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-35W, you can access the following exits:
- 28TH Street Exit (first available exit) onto the southbound I-35W frontage road and the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
- I-30 West/SH-121 North Exit onto the I-35W general highway lanes and downtown Fort Worth or I-30 west toward Arlington, Globe Life Park, AT&T Stadium and Six Flags
28TH Street Entrance
The left-hand 28TH Street Entrance ramp is located on the northbound I-35W frontage road past 28TH Street. After you enter the northbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-35W, you can access the following exits:
- I-820/I-35W North Exit (first available exit) onto the I-35W general highway lanes
- I-35W North/I-820 East Connector to the eastbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-820
- Basswood Blvd Exit onto the I-35W frontage road
- US 287 North Exit onto US 287
- Heritage Trace Pkwy Exit onto the I-35W general highway lane to access the Texas Motor Speedway, Alliance Airport and Denton
Northside Drive Entrance
This entrance ramp to the northbound NTE TEXpress Lanes on I-35W is located on the I-35W general highway lanes past E. Northside Drive/Yucca Avenue. Drivers can access the following exits:
- I-820/I-35W North Exit (first available exit)
- I-35W North/I-820 East Connector to eastbound North Loop 820 and Airport Freeway
- Basswood Blvd Exit
- US 287 North Exit
- Heritage Trace Pkwy Exit to Alliance Airport, Texas Motor Speedway and Denton
I-35W/I-820 Entrance (NB I-35W Access)
The I-35W/I-820Entrance for the TEXpress Lanes is located on the northbound I-35W / North Fwy general highway lanes. This left-hand on-ramp is located just past Northeast Loop 820. You can then access the following northbound TEXpress Lanes exits:
- Basswood Blvd Exit to the northbound I-35W frontage road and Basswood Blvd
- Temporary I-35W Exit to the northbound I-35W general highway lanes and N Tarrant Pkwy (first available exit)
- US 287 North Exit onto northbound US 287
Note: Map is not to scale or an exact representation. Some details are exaggerated to show the relationships between roadways and connections.
