Heads up, Denton drivers: starting next Monday, prepare for detours and a bit of extra morning hassle on your commute as Eagle Drive shuts down between S. Elm Street and S. Locust Street. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is getting down to business with a road rehabilitation project that's going to revamp US77 right from Eagle Drive up to McKinney Street, with this closure kicking off the series of roadwork plans stretching into fall this year, according to the City of Denton, Texas.

While this first closure between Elm and Locust is scheduled to last an entire month, locals can expect more detours as TxDOT unfolds future closures, TxDOT hasn’t released details but promises to keep everyone in the loop as they come up. Local businesses along the affected route might feel the pinch as usual traffic flow detours around their storefronts, but the result is aiming for smoother streets and improved traffic conditions that everyone can appreciate.

The completion of this overhaul means Eagle Drive will not only have a fresh face but also significantly improved infrastructure, so while the construction crews are out, residents should give a wide berth and plan alternative routes—if you can steer clear of the construction zone, do it. If you're struggling to keep up with what's going on or need to plot a new path to work, Branden Barnett, the project manager, has got your back—just hit up TxDOT's project tracker or ping him at [email protected].