Page update: Friday, May 13, 2011

www.dot.state.tx.us

Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition (TRTC) www.trtcmobility.org

North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) at www.nctcog.org

North Tarrant Express Updates & Scheduled Lane Closures

After months of preparation, major construction is now underway on the North Tarrant Express at several points along the 13-mile east-west corridor. This marks an important milestone for the project, and signals the beginning of future traffic relief for the North Fort Worth and Northeast Tarrant County areas.

Highlights of upcoming construction during the next several weeks:

Construction/preparation underway:

• Plainview Drive: Utility relocation is underway. Concrete traffic barriers are in place to allow crews to begin excavation in this area. The majority of this construction will be done at night.
• Beach Street at the IH 820 interchange: Construction work is underway to expand the outside shoulders, which will allow for the diversion of traffic in later phases.

• Murphy Drive/Westpark Way: The direct connect from westbound SH 183 to northbound SH 121 will be permanently closed for construction of a new connection. Traffic will be redirected to use the previous exit at Murphy Drive/Westpark Way.
• Hurstview Drive area: Concrete traffic barriers will be set along the shoulder to allow crews to begin excavation in this area. The work will not require lane closures once the barriers are in place, and the majority of this construction will be done at night.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All construction activities and closures are subject to weather conditions and schedule changes and will be postponed, if necessary.