News from the North Texas Tollway Authority - Chisholm Trail Parkway Update

Chisholm Trail Parkway is a 27.6-mile toll road that will extend from Tarrant County to Johnson County, starting from Fort Worth's central business district at Interstate 30 and continuing to U.S. 67 in Cleburne. The NTTA began initial construction in April 2010 on Section 2C, one of the northernmost sections of the project, located in Fort Worth near Union Pacific Railroad's Davidson Yard. In March 2010, the Texas Department of Transportation began construction of Section 3A, a $117 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project. Section 3A consists of local access improvements to Interstate 20/State Highway 183 (Southwest Boulevard) at CTP. Construction of the remaining project sections is underway. The entire CTP project is anticipated to open to traffic in spring 2014.
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Construction work will not affect TCU's season opener

The countdown is on for TCU's season opener against Grambling State University on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Chisholm Trail Parkway crews are working to make sure construction does not hinder traffic to the game.

On Friday, Sept. 7, crews will close the left lane of north- and southbound Forest Park Boulevard between Interstate 30 and the Union Pacific Railroad. The lanes will reopen by 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in advance of the scheduled 6 p.m. kickoff. Construction will resume in this area Sunday, Sept. 9, and is expected to last through Monday, Sept. 17. Work will be limited to off-peak traffic hours, daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

University Drive will return to its normal configuration this week as crews complete striping work. Last week, crews closed the left lanes of north- and southbound University Drive. During the closure, crews removed the median and placed temporary pavement for future CTP phases.

Eastbound SH 183 and westbound I-20 frontage road closures rescheduled

Crews will close the eastbound State Highway 183 frontage road just east of the second entrance to Kohl's beginning at
7 a.m. Sept. 12 through Nov. 21.

For more information about upcoming lane closures and traffic-related news along NTTA roadways, go to the "Scheduled Lane Closures" listing at www.ntta.org or call (817) 207-0184 in Tarrant County or (817) 202-9384 in Johnson County.

Upcoming Business Information Group (B.I.G.) Meetings

South Fort Worth

2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18

South Hills Baptist Church

7350 Granbury Road

Hulen Street Bridge

2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20

Arbowlawn United Methodist Church

5001 Briarhaven Road

Construction begins near FM 917

Work has started near FM 917 in Johnson County, prepping for the underpass that will be constructed. FM 917 will remain at the current elevation, and the CTP will go under FM 917 at this future interchange.

Starting this activity marks a significant milestone for the project. The excavation of material to form a "cut" of around 25 feet under FM 917 from CR 910 to Bryant Place will generate approximately one-third of the material needed to build the embankments for the overpasses built over other county roads, farm-to-market roads and creek crossings along the project. Phasing of this earthwork and bridge construction operation is critical so that FM 917 will remain accessible throughout the duration of the project and not impact the day-to-day travels of users who rely on FM 917-a major thoroughfare in Johnson County.

Progress in Pictures

beams

Beam placement for northbound CTP main lane bridge near the Hulen Street bridge and the UPRR's Davidson Yard in Fort Worth

FM 917

Crews in Johnson County use heavy equipment to excavate soil at the future FM 917 underpass that will eventually be approximately 25 feet deep.

NTTA Speakers Bureau reaches community groups

Spk Bureau 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.

Touchdown! How 'bout them Cowboys TollTags!

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