I-820 is a "loop"
freeway that circles
Fort Worth,
Texas. It originates (or ends, depending on your perspective) in southeast Fort Worth, close to the junction of
I-20 and US-287. From this point, the highway progresses northwards through eastern Fort Worth and
Hurst. In Hurst, I-820 intersects with SH-121 (Airport Freeway) and loops towards the west. It runs through
North Richland Hills and
Haltom City before re-entering Fort Worth. Here, the highway intersects with
I-35W, then bends towards the southwest. I-820 then crosses over a
causeway traversing
Lake Worth (giving travelers a good view of
Carswell AFB) before connecting with
I-30 in the city of
White Settlement. Finally, the highway enters
Benbrook, where it rejoins I-20.
I-820 is part of the Eisenhower Interstate System. It serves as a major artery connecting the rapidly-growing suburbs to the west and north of Fort Worth. Unfortunately, certain areas have grown faster than the freeway can accomodate, most notably the stretch between I-35W and SH-121. Here, I-820 narrows from four lanes to two, often causing major delays during rush hour.