Arlington Sheraton implosion: 40-year-old hotel demolition makes way for new $500M Loews resort

The Brief

  • The historic Sheraton Hotel in the Arlington Entertainment District will be demolished in a controlled implosion at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
  • The demolition clears the way for construction of The Americana, a massive $500 million, 500-room luxury resort built by Loews Hotels.
  • Drivers should anticipate significant morning delays, as multiple major roadways surrounding AT&T Stadium and Ballpark Way will face strict closures until 10 a.m.

ARLINGTON, Texas A long-standing landmark in the Arlington Entertainment District will be reduced to rubble this weekend to clear the path for a new half-billion-dollar luxury resort.

What we know:

After more than 40 years of operation, the Sheraton Hotel is scheduled for implosion at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

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