Adjacent to the CTP, the Texas Department of Transportation has constructed local access improvements to Interstate 20/State Highway 183 (Southwest Boulevard). $117 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds were used to pay for what is referred to as Section 3A.

Some construction continues on CTP and TxDOT's Section 3A. Project updates will continue to be provided in this newsletter.

Second ramp from Chisholm Trail Parkway to I-20 opens to traffic  

  

 

The second of four direct-connector ramps between CTP and Interstate 20 in south Fort Worth opened July 26 as the North Texas Tollway Authority opened the ramp from northbound CTP to eastbound I-20.

A week earlier, the westbound I-20 to southbound CTP ramp opened to traffic.

Additional ramps at the I-20/State Highway 183 interchange and at I-30 will open as they are completed by the end of the summer, weather permitting.

 

Stay safe in construction zones

   

Work zones, whether for construction or roadway maintenance, require extra attention and extreme caution. Drivers should pay special attention to workers, equipment, and traffic control devices such as signs and flaggers, as well as other motorists who may be confused by the construction zone.

Roadway work can be dangerous, and drivers going through work zones also face increased risk. According to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, more than 600 people were killed in work zone crashes across the United States in 2012 (the most recent year for which data is available), and Texas had more work zone fatalities than any other state.

When traveling through work zones, follow these tips provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:

● Eliminate distractions: Drinking, eating, using a cell phone or adjusting radio settings all take attention away from the road long enough for serious mistakes to occur.

● Expect the unexpected: Speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.

● Slow down: A car traveling at 60 mph travels 88 feet per second. The faster you are driving, the longer it takes to stop.

● Read caution signs: Don't assume that the same traffic switches or road conditions are in effect as the last time you traveled through that work zone. Construction schedules call for frequent changes.

● Give yourself room: Rear-end collisions are the most common type of accident in work zones.

● Plan ahead: Leave early or map out an alternate route so you don't feel pressured to speed.

● Be patient: If you don't see workers, that doesn't mean they aren't there.

And remember, Texas enforces increased penalties for drivers who ignore posted speed limits in work zones where workers are present. A traffic ticket will cost more in posted work zones when workers are in the area.

NTTA wants to talk - Let's set a date  

We haven't heard from some of you in the last 730 days. A lot can change in two years, which is why we'd love to catch up. Now through Tuesday, July 29, you can take NTTA's biennial customer survey by visiting NTTA.org. This is your chance to let us know how we're doing while also being entered to win a free iPad mini or a $250 toll credit. Learn more.  

Save big at the new Fort Worth TollTag store

The Fort Worth TollTag store is now open. Nestled in the familiar Hulen Shopping Center at 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd. Suite 304, just south of Hulen Mall, it offers a convenient location and the same full service as other NTTA TollTag stores. Learn more. 

Got Frog Fever? Gear up with a TCU TollTag.

TCU TollTags are here, but only while supplies last. Show off your Horned Frog love with this limited-edition TollTag.

The new TCU TollTags are available at all TollTag store front locations in Plano, Irving and the new Fort Worth store at 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., Suite 304. You may also call our customer service line at 817-731-6882 to sign up for the TCU-branded TollTag. Both new and existing TollTag customers can grab the TCU TollTag today. Two TollTag options, $20 Starter and $40 Regular accounts, can be applied to this collegiate TollTag. These pre-paid balance options pay for the tolls you use without any additional fees.

TollTags are the best way to drive on toll roads in Texas. 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 D/FW Airport. TollTags also can be used on any toll road in Texas, including the new TEXpress Lanes, without the hassle of receiving and paying bills through the mail.

A note from NTTA on the E-ZPass phishing scam