Rowlett hosts meeting about progress of Bush Turnpike Eastern Extension
Presentations from NTTA and Rowlett Public Works.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
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North Texas Tollway Authority hikes are official as of September 1
The toll rate "adjustment" is now more equitable, see.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
NTTA considers largest, first design-build contract to construct Phase 4 of State Highway 161
Phase 4 of SH 161 is a 6.5 mile stretch of roadway from North Carrier Parkway to I-20.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
State Highway 161 between 183 in Irving and I-30 in Grand Prairie now open
Creating yet another, if more remote, loop around the city of Dallas.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009
All-electronic toll collection starts on PGBT this Wednesday, July 1
Crews will begin transitioning the road to all-ETC at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, and several rolling lane closures are expected.
Monday, June 29, 2009
North Texas Tollway Authority has video to explain all-electronic cashless toll collection
If you haz trouble understanding new cashless toll concept, NTTA gots videos for you to look at.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tolltag employees on George Bush Turnpike facing a lay-off
They're being replaced by machines.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
North Texas Tollway Authority changing ramp toll plazas on President George Bush Turnpike
NTTA crews will be changing the configuration of two sets of ramps per week.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Eastern extension of George Bush Turnpike now fully under construction
The project is expected to open in late 2011.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
UPDATED: Groundbreaking for eastern extension of Bush Turnpike in Rowlett on August 21
Mayors from Rowlett, Garland, and Sachse will speak, as well as dignitaries from TxDOT and the NTTA.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Northbound exit ramp from US 75 to George Bush Turnpike closed Sunday night
The NTTA is recommending you proceed to 15th Street but we'd like to recommend you just stop driving and walk instead.
Friday, April 25, 2008
NTTA begins construction on SH 161 after weekend meeting with TxDOT
This is not an official offer to develop SH 161; it just means that construction can begin and ensures that the road will be built as a toll road.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Highway 161 toll road extension approved by transportation agencies
The extension to Arlington is apparently a big deal for Cowboys fans -- and people going other places, too.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Regional Transportation Council approves funding for bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard
It's part of the "Eastern Extension" of the George Bush Turnpike, connecting to I-30.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
George Bush Turnpike in Plano to whore itself out to Maxwell House Wednesday
Tollway entered into unusual, mutually beneficial if slightly greasy partnership with supermarket coffee company.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007
Ramps at George Bush Turnpike and Dallas North Tollway closed at night Tuesday-Thursday
They're re-striping the interchanges so they'll shut down the ramps from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 22, 2007
Some residents fight Outer Loop plans in Collin County
Six lanes of highway, services roads and a rail line will plow right through the yards of some people, who aren't too thrilled with that.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
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