Arlington World Cup upgrades & AT&T Stadium detours: Randol Mill, AT&T Way closures

Arlington TX drivers and residents are dealing with two different road realities right now: the City says it has completed several FIFA World Cup 2026–linked mobility and pedestrian-safety upgrades in the Entertainment District, and match days at AT&T Stadium can bring added closures that change how people get to parking and entrances.

What Arlington says it finished in the Entertainment District (World Cup-linked work)

In a June 9, 2026 update, Arlington said it completed projects designed to improve mobility, pedestrian safety, and accessibility in the Entertainment District.

The City’s most specific roadway milestone: a mill-and-overlay of Randol Mill Road between Cooper Street and Collins Street, described as improving a key corridor serving the Entertainment District.

Arlington also said it expanded pedestrian connectivity through phases of an “Entertainment District Sidewalk Project,” with listed improvements including segments along Sanford Street, Convention Center Drive, and North Collins Street, among others.

In addition to sidewalks and the Randol Mill resurfacing, Arlington said it upgraded street and pedestrian lighting and completed traffic signal infrastructure improvements in the Entertainment District.

Match-day closures near AT&T Stadium: what drivers should expect

For stadium trips, match-day road closures are the issue to watch closely. Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported the following Arlington closures around Dallas Stadium that are in effect on match days:

• AT&T Way between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road
• Cowboys Way between North Collins Street and AT&T Way
• A portion of Nolan Ryan Expressway from East Road to Six Flags Street, down to the south entrance of the Courtyard Dallas Arlington/Entertainment District Hotel

Audacy KRLD also reported guidance from Arlington Police Chief Al Jones that AT&T Way between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road will be shut down during matches, and said fans should use the East or West Plaza entrances based on their tickets.

How to confirm the exact closure items and effective date before you go

Because closures can change by event day, Arlington’s own guidance is the best place to verify what’s active. The City maintains a Street Closures hub that links to the current Street Closure List PDF.

Before you leave: open the Street Closures page, then check the linked Street Closure List PDF and use the effective date and route items shown in the document for the day you plan to travel.

Practical tips for residents, parents, commuters, and local businesses

• Plan extra time if you normally drive near AT&T Stadium during events—and double-check the official closure items before leaving.
• Stadium attendees: follow the entrance guidance tied to your tickets (including the East/West Plaza approach described in local reporting). ([audacy.com](Audacy))
• Neighborhood traffic and deliveries: local business customers and delivery teams should share route plans in advance so staff aren’t stuck when access points shift.
• Parents and pedestrians: Arlington’s completed sidewalk/lighting/signal upgrades in the Entertainment District may improve everyday walking conditions, but match-day traffic patterns can still change—follow on-site directions near stadium-area crossings.

Bottom line: Arlington says Entertainment District improvements— including the Randol Mill Road mill-and-overlay between Cooper and Collins—are completed. But match-day AT&T Stadium closures can still change routes, so check the official Street Closures list before you go.

Sources

• City of Arlington — Entertainment District World Cup infrastructure update (June 9, 2026)
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram — match-day closure segments near AT&T Stadium
• Audacy KRLD — Arlington Police Chief Al Jones on AT&T Way shutdown and East/West Plaza entrances