The portion of the road was used for through traffic between the I-35E service road and East Southwest Parkway, next to Glory Park/Parque La Gloria at 301 E. Southwest Parkway. This portion will no longer be available for use, according to a city news release.
The details
According to the release, the closure is necessary to address safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists and families using the park.
Access to the DriveTime facility will still be permitted using the private driveway portion of Kia Drive coming off the I-35E service road, however, motorists will no longer be able to drive all the way through from I-35E to Southwest Parkway.
Motorists on Southwest Parkway will still have access to the I-35E service road by driving south to the Corporate Drive interchange.
“With the closure of the private drive, the city aims to create a safer, more accessible environment for everyone to explore and enjoy the park without the risk of traffic hazards,” officials said in the release.
