Crews Proceeding with 'Major Demolition' at Dallas Convention Center

Dallas is one stop closer to a modern convention center and connected district after this week's announcement that major demolition is underway at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.

The city announced the progress in a Wednesday press release. It notes that demolition of Halls D, E, and F is now in progress to make way for construction of the new facility. "This phase follows months of pre-enabling work, including utility relocations, internal structure separation, and site preparation," the press release states.

That doesn't mean the convention center site is closed for business entirely. "Halls A, B, and C will remain active throughout the coming years, ensuring continuity of operations," the release states. "The convention center will serve as the FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center through August 2026, after which ongoing events and convention activity will continue in the remaining halls while demolition and construction proceed in phases."

City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert called it a "major milestone" in the project. "Guided by our major, City Council, and the support of Dallas voters, this demolition signals visible, tangible progress," she said. "Every stop is executed with precision, fiscal responsibility, and a forward-looking vision."

She said those efforts will ensure "this investment fuels opportunity, growth, and prosperity for Dallas residents and businesses for decades to come. Dallas is building the future, brick by brick."

The structure spanning Lamar Street will be carefully separated as part of this demolition strategy. Once that is complete, the remaining portions of halls D, E, and F will be dismantled. As a reminder, the DART convention center station will remained closed for the duration of construction, though DART trains will continue operating through the site.

Major demolition activities should be mostly complete by the end of 2026, with the overall project on track for completion in 2029. The construction should not interrupt the daily Union Pacific freight traffic that moves through the corridor daily.

Watch video of the demolition on the city's YouTube page.