Construction, Bad Bunny concert, big games could lead to traffic nightmare in Arlington this weekend

Construction could lead to big backups after the Bad Bunny concert and this weekend's Cowboys game.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Big events and construction projects could combine for a traffic nightmare this weekend in Arlington.

Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny brought his World's Hottest Tour to AT&T Stadium on Friday night, while across the parking lot the Texas Rangers will take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field.

To make matters worse, Choctaw Stadium hosted the Arlington Martin-Allen Football game at 7 p.m.

TxDOT is starting its work on the SH-360 and I-30 interchange.

About three miles of Highway 360 is shutting down on both sides for construction work.

It’s the part of the highway that crosses I-30 and a main route to get to Globe Life Park, and AT&T Stadium.

And it won’t open back up until Monday.

That means the construction will still be in place for Sunday night's Dallas Cowboys season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Sunday afternoon's Rangers game.

"We would just ask people to give themselves extra time to get through those detours," said Tim Ciesco with Arlington PD. "If you are used to driving down 360 to get to Arlington, maybe hop on over to the President Bush Turnpike or 161. Or maybe hop over to Loop 820 and then get on I-30 to get into Arlington."

Ciesco says the best advice if you’re driving in the area is to plan in advance.

"For all the plans we have when you have 100,000 plus people coming in at one time and then trying to leave at one time, there are going to be some things to deal with by having a crowd that large," he said. "We are doing everything can to get you in and out as safe as possible. Just be patient with the parking staff, and with the officers. We will get you on your way."

So if you are headed to Arlington on Friday, expect a long drive home. Cowboys fans should leave early to get to the stadium on time.