East Fort Worth gateway to be complete in 2026 after 2 decades of planning, delays

After 20 years in development, an east Fort Worth sign welcoming drivers to the city is becoming a reality.

In August, Fort Worth will break ground on the State Highway 121 Art Project, a monument that features the city’s name spelled out in 10-foot steel letters from west of Maxine Street to Beach Street on Texas State Highway 121.

The gateway sign, which has been in the works since 2004, will feature the H at the end of Fort Worth closer to the frontage road and the F closer to downtown. Lights will illuminate the sign after sunset…

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