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June 25, 2012

President George Bush Turnpike

Western Extension 

 

(972) 628-3116
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Lane and ramp closures: (214) 224-3030 or
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  • Dallas County
  • Grand Prairie
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  • North Central Texas Council of Governments
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  • Union Pacific Railroad
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The President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension, also known as State Highway 161, will provide a new, approximately 11.5-mile link in the growing loop around Dallas. The corridor consists of the tolled PGBT WE main lanes and the SH 161 frontage roads. Phase 1, which includes the frontage roads from Carrier Parkway to Interstate 20, is complete and open to traffic.  Phases 2 and 3 consist of the tolled main lanes between SH 183 and I-30 and are also open to traffic. The final phase of the project, Phase 4, extends from I-30 to I-20 in Grand Prairie and is expected to open to traffic in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Did You Know?  

 

Did You KnowWhen complete, Phase 4 of the PGBT Western Extension in Grand Prairie will include 42 new bridges and overpasses. There will be nine direct connector ramps (five at Interstate 30 and four at I-20) and 33 other bridges connecting cross streets and other areas throughout the 6.5-mile segment. 

Ongoing Construction 
 

Road Work Ahead SignWork continues to be focused on bridge work along Phase 4 of the PGBT Western Extension. Various bridge activities include:

 

* Concrete beam placement at January Lane

* Recent completion of deck placement at Dalworth Road

* Deck placement for I-30 direct-connector ramps

* Steel girders installed on I-30 direct-connector ramps

Upcoming Closures 
 

Flagger SignThe following closures will be in place overnight from Tuesday, June 26, through the morning of Wednesday, June 27, for construction work along eastbound I-30 and State Highway 161:

 

Eastbound I-30 main lanes and HOV lane closed

* Closure: All eastbound I-30 main lanes (including the HOV lane) from Duncan Perry to SH 161 will be closed from 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 27.

* Detour: Traffic will be reduced to one lane and diverted off the main lanes and take the SH 161 exit, continuing east to the I-30 entrance ramp east of SH 161.

 

Nightly SH 161 frontage road closures:

* Northbound SH 161 closure: All northbound SH 161 frontage road lanes from Tarrant Road to the westbound I-30 frontage road will be closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 27.

* Northbound SH 161 detours: All northbound motorists heading to east- or westbound I-30 will be detoured west on Tarrant Road to 105th Street, then north to Six Flags Drive. They will enter the highway using the east- or westbound I-30 entrance ramp. Motorists continuing north on SH 161 will be detoured eastbound on I-30 to the Belt Line Road U-turn, then back west to the SH 161 exit to northbound SH 161.

 

* Southbound SH 161 closure: The southbound SH 161 frontage road from the westbound I-30 frontage road to the eastbound I-30 frontage road will be closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 27.

* Southbound SH 161 detours: Southbound motorists will be detoured west on I-30 to the SH 360 exit. Traffic continuing south on SH 161 will be detoured south on 105th Street, then east on Tarrant Road, then back to SH 161. Traffic headed east on I-30 will be detoured east on Six Flags Drive then back to I-30.

 

All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed, if necessary. For more information about upcoming lane closures and traffic-related news along NTTA roadways, click here or call (214) 224-3030.

Traveling to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

 

Headed to the next Rangers game? Be sure to check for upcoming road closures at one of the following locations:

 

* NTTA daily closures

* NTTA information line: (214) 224-3030

* Texas Rangers website: http://mlb.mlb.com/tex/ballpark/directions_parking/index.jsp

* Texas Rangers parking hotline: (972) PARKING (727-5464)

Progress in Pictures

 

WE/I-30 Interchange 

Southbound view of Western Extension/I-30 interchange 

NTTA plans "Top Violators" page on NTTA.org

Outreach effort aimed at reaching customers who owe tolls

 

Top Violators 

 

The NTTA will publish a webpage in mid-July containing the names of individuals who owe 100 or more outstanding tolls. The list is designed to provide the public with a way to easily determine if they owe a significant debt to the NTTA and put them on notice that they may be subject to collections lawsuits and other enforcement action by the NTTA.

 

The "Top Violators" webpage is part of a coordinated effort by the NTTA to ensure that all users of NTTA roadways pay for that usage. The NTTA is funded by user fees-tolls-and not taxes. Those on the "Top Violators" list have more than 100 outstanding tolls and have refused to pay invoices over at least 180 days.

 

Learn more and read the frequently asked questions at www.ntta.org/custinfo/BIlling-and-Payment/Pages/Top_Toll_Violators.aspx.

Get a TollTag before Western Extension opens  

 

Time is running out to get your TollTag. Get one before the PGBT Western Extension opens in October and be one of the first to use this brand new roadway section. The Western Extension will connect you to I-20 and give you quick access to Cowboys Stadium and the Ballpark in Arlington. Get your TollTag online today and start saving up to 50 percent when you travel NTTA roadways. 

TollTags Available at FC Dallas Stadium  

 

There are plenty of reasons to visit the FC Dallas Stadium and Frisco Square this summer, either to catch a soccer match between your favorite Major League Soccer teams or to watch one of the top-rated Fourth of July fireworks shows in North Texas. But whatever you do this summer, don't waste your precious time at stop lights; get a TollTag and get there quicker!

 

For your convenience, TollTags are now available at the FC Dallas Stadium box office located at 9200 World Cup Way in Frisco.

 

The hours of operation are:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Why get a TollTag?

* The lowest toll rates

* Simple account management 24/7

* Up to three TollTags per account at no additional charge

* Convenient parking and pass-through at DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports

* Discounted rates at DFW Airport

 

Visit www.NTTA.org for more information.

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