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Project Update

Project Update. Presentation to Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit February 18, 2011. Construction on the North Tarrant Express is underway!. Project Overview. Rebuilding existing general purpose lanes Improving/expanding frontage lanes Adding managed toll lanes. Managed Toll Lanes.

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Project Update

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  1. Project Update Presentation to Northeast Tarrant Transportation Summit February 18, 2011

  2. Construction on the North Tarrant Express is underway!

  3. Project Overview • Rebuilding existing general purpose lanes • Improving/expanding frontage lanes • Adding managed toll lanes

  4. Managed Toll Lanes • Designed for corridor commuters seeking most reliable and time-saving trip • Variable tolls based on travel time and demand • Guaranteed 50 mph traffic flow

  5. NTE Design Progress 2015

  6. Project Impact 2,000 Texans employed by NTE Mobility Partners 100+ DFW and Texas companies to be put to work 4X Greater Value of NTE project after TxDOT funds leveraged with private investment 2015 Year project road capacity will be doubled $2.5 Billion New roadway benefit to North Texas

  7. Repairs to signs, guardrails and roads Assistance for motorists in need Inclement weather response Incident response Operations and Maintenance

  8. The right-of-way process is underway to acquire more than 300 individual parcels in the corridor. Right-of-Way Process

  9. NTE Mobility Partners and Bluebonnet Contractors are working with the cities and Tarrant County to plan for utility relocation along the corridor. Utility Relocation

  10. A task force representing the developer, designer, TxDOT, Tarrant County and affected cities have provided aesthetics and design input. Aesthetics

  11. Stakeholders have been essential in helping us plan for traffic management in the corridor now and during construction. Traffic Management

  12. Murphy Drive/Westpark Way IH-35W/IH-820 interchange Hurstview Drive Major Areas of Construction – 1Q2011

  13. West Segment Activity A: Soil work and earth moving at I-35W/820 interchange (thru late February) B: Tree removal in Big Fossil Creek area (thru late February) C: Movement of traffic in Big Fossil Creek area (early March start date)

  14. East Segment Activity 1: Tree removal in Plainview area (thru late February); utility relocation (early March start date) 2: Concrete barriers placed under Westpark Way bridge (early March); traffic lanes restriped and shifted towards center so roadwork can begin

  15. Staying Informed Project Website www.NorthTarrantExpress.com Fan us on Facebook Information Hotline 1-888-NTE-2015 Follow us @NTExpress Information Center8713 Airport Freeway, Suite 100 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180

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