In an effort to reduce the number of uninsured motorists on the roads and encourage drivers to comply with state law, Irving police are now towing vehicles of uninsured drivers involved in accidents or pulled over for traffic stops. Impounded vehicles won’t be released until motorists show proof of insurance. Police will make every effort to verify insurance before towing, but they strongly recommend that drivers put a copy of their insurance policy in their vehicle. “We feel this policy will provide effective and needed assistance to our efforts of gaining compliance with the law, and it also demonstrates our commitment to protecting the rights and safety of citizens who use our roadways, responsibly, every day,” said David Paris, assistant chief, field operations bureau.

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY – HUNTER FERRELL ROAD:  NURSERY ROAD TO LANDFILL ENTRANCE

Please be advised that Hunter Ferrell Road between Nursery Road and the entrance to the landfill (1/2 mile east of MacArthur Blvd.) will be closed to all traffic beginning December 8, 2008.  It is expected that the closed segment of Hunter Ferrell Road will reopen to traffic in March or April, 2009.

Hunter Ferrell Road remains opened to traffic between MacArthur Blvd. and the landfill entrance only.  Access to the Trinity River/Mountain Creek Preserve Park is available from Nursery Road only.

Message signs are in place at MacArthur Blvd. and at Oakdale Road advising motorists of the closure and use of the posted detour route.

The posted detour for this closure directs motorists to use Shady Grove Road between MacArthur Blvd. and Nursery Road in place of Hunter Ferrell Road.

This closure is necessary for the installation of a replacement sanitary sewer line in Hunter Ferrell Road.