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 October 2012. ________________________________________________________________ |
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Construction Update
The Dalworth Street bridge near downtown Grand Prairie was recently opened to traffic in time for the start of the new school year. As a result, the southbound State Highway 161 frontage road was reopened to traffic from January Lane south to Dalworth Street. The portion of the southbound SH 161 frontage road between Dalworth Street and Main Street remains closed while crews complete the repairs to an existing storm-sewer pipe. Although the bridge is complete, the south to north U-turn lane will remain closed until October as crews continue backfilling and paving the southbound SH 161 frontage road.
Other construction activities on the north end of the project include setting bridge beams on both the northern half of Jefferson bridge and the southern half of the Main Street bridge. Crews are currently installing deck panels and reinforcing steel for both structures.
In addition, retaining wall panel installation continues north of Main Street as well as bridge deck placement on the January Lane bridge.
On the south end of the project, the main lane toll gantry structure near Arkansas Lane is complete and crews are preparing the roadway for striping south of Jefferson Street. |
Traveling to Rangers Ballpark
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) |
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Progress in Pictures
Reinforcing steel for concrete pavement at the end
of the future PGBT direct connector to eastbound I-30 |
NTTA Speakers Bureau reaches community groups
 NTTA officials and topical experts help hundreds of homeowners, civic club members and community leaders navigate the complicated landscape of North Texas transportation through its Speakers Bureau. Take advantage of this free service and request a speaker for your group.
Groups can schedule exclusive time with NTTA speakers to help their members learn more about the Authority and its roadways. Topics for presentations include roadway construction updates, roadway safety, environmental efforts, innovative financing and the history of the NTTA. Topics also may be customized to the interests of the organization.
The NTTA Speakers Bureau began in 2008 as part of the Authority's commitment to community involvement. Don't miss out on the opportunity for your group.
Requests for a speaker should be made at least 30 days in advance. For more information or to request a speaker for your event, email speakers@ntta.org or call (214) 224-3088. |
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Get a TollTag before Western Extension opens
 Get a TollTag 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.
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Touchdown! How 'bout them Cowboys TollTags!
 Yes, Dallas Cowboys TollTags are on sale at area Dallas Cowboys Pro Shops and online at www.shopcowboys.com.
Supplies are limited, so hurry and be one of the lucky ones with a Dallas Cowboys TollTag. Personalize your vehicle with the Cowboys' logo on your windshield, or give the Dallas Cowboys TollTag as a gift to your favorite fan. Dallas Cowboys TollTags are available to both existing and new TollTag customers.
TollTags are the best way to travel on North Texas toll roads. TollTag customers pay the lowest rates -- ZipCash customers pay 50 percent more reflecting the higher cost of collection. You can use your TollTag for parking at Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports and receive discounted rates for parking and pass-through at DFW Airport. TollTags also can be used on any toll road in Texas without the hassle of receiving and paying bills through the mail. |
