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Aug. 16, 2017
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| Progress NTTA Update provides updates on construction and other news about major improvement projects on President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway. For more information on these projects, visit ProgressNTTA.org. |
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CONTACTS
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NTTA Customer Service
(972) 818-6882
NTTA Roadside Safety Services
(214) 224-2203
Emergencies on the Roadway
Dial 911 immediately
NTTA Administrative Office
(214) 461-2000
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Pardon Our Dust Again: Various DNT Closures in Plano and Addison/North Dallas Scheduled Aug. 18-21
Last weekend, we had to fully close the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) so that crews could safely place 14 steel beams for the last section of the Tennyson Parkway bridge. Because of this work, we were able to lay the foundation to widen the bridge as part of our overall construction to add a fourth lane to the DNT. We thank you for your patience as we continue to improve your travel by adding the additional lane on both sides of the tollway. But we must ask you to pardon us once more as we do the heavy lifting on the DNT improvements.
This weekend, we need to close the DNT again, only BIGGER. Crews will once again close the DNT between Spring Creek Parkway and the SRT, this time to place concrete for a new U-turn lane at Legacy Drive in Plano.
We will also close various northbound lanes and ramps between Keller Spring Road in Addison and the President George Bush Turnpike in North Dallas. In this area, crews will remove the center median light poles, apply an asphalt surface overlay and restripe the pavement into its permanent lane configuration. This restriping will allow crews to open the fourth lane from the Trinity Mills Road exit north to the PGBT direct-connectors.
For the new U-turn at Legacy Drive, we will begin a full shutdown of the tollway at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Crews will close lanes between Spring Creek Parkway and the SRT, including the direct-connector ramps from the SRT to the southbound DNT and the northbound DNT to the SRT. The DNT will be fully closed by midnight.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, crews will close various northbound main lanes between Keller Springs Road and Haverwood Lane. Crews will begin their work on the inside left lanes Friday and work toward the outside right lanes. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., various northbound entrance and exit ramps will be closed in the area. Only one ramp at a time will be closed.
Police officers will assist with the closures and be stationed at key locations during the closures. All work will be completed, and this section of the DNT reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.
Need more information on these major DNT closures? Visit ProgressNTTA.org
for information on the improvements, traffic shifts and closures. For specific inquiries on the work, please email
dntimproves@ntta.org
or call 972-628-3134. As always, NTTA appreciates your patience during the ongoing construction.
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Don't Let Back to School Traffic Cause You Delays
Students are heading back to school this month. As the hustle and bustle begins, NTTA wants to remind drivers that school traffic also can impact your daily commute on toll roads.
Traffic patterns and peak travel times may change as drivers alter daily routines. Normal rush hour traffic may start a little sooner, as parents start their drives earlier to accommodate school zones, bus stops and lines of cars at schools. The usual off-peak travel times also may be a little more crowded because many area school districts stagger start times for different campuses.
Pay special attention to crosswalks, bus stops and school zones on your route to work.
To plan your morning commute, visit NTTA.org to view our Scheduled Lane Closures. Also, friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get updates as they happen.
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Visit NTTA's Pop-Up Stores for Sweet Surprises and Fun
(Hint: You Won't Want to Miss These Giveaways!)
As part of our quest to educate drivers about all things tolling and our future toll road opening, the 360 Tollway, NTTA will host three exciting pop-up store events in Arlington, Grand Prairie and Mansfield. We will provide entertainment, treats, and giveaways to visitors at several popular locations near the future toll road. We will answer questions and deliver a fun and easy way to sign up for a new TollTag, which is the most cost-efficient way to drive on all area toll roads. The pop-up stores will be open in August, September and October.
The first special event will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Grand Prairie Premium Outlets. KDGE-FM, Star 102.1, will DJ the event, and Kona Ice will give away shaved ice treats. We also will give away gift cards, so come out and visit us at our 360 pop-up stores!
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