In an effort to reduce the occurrences of vehicles traveling the wrong way on its System, the NTTA received permission from the Federal Highway Administration to experiment with lowered Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signage for two years. The NTTA tested the signs to make sure the new height is crash-worthy and submitted them to FHWA for approval Read More ›
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Holding steadfast to the ideals of fiscal responsibility, the NTTA seeks transparency regarding our financial processes and reporting. This disclosure philosophy keeps the public and investors informed about NTTA finances and how funds are being used, holding us accountable to you, our customers and stakeholders. Read More ›
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TollTag FAQ: How do I exchange my old, hard-shell TollTag for new blue sticker TollTag?Although you are not required to exchange your hard-shell TollTag for the newer model, you can upgrade to the sticker TollTag Read More ›
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Toll Rate Q&A: What is covered by the tolls I pay?Tolls are a direct fee paid for the use, operation and maintenance of a roadway. Read More ›
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Save Time and Money at DFW International AirportFlying out of town for summer vacation? Read More ›
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Project Updates
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Reconstruction Underway at Kelly Boulevard on Bush Turnpike
Work began in June to reconstruct the retaining wall at Kelly Boulevard on the President George Bush Turnpike.
Crews have worked mainly at night to excavate the remaining portions of the wall that had moved in early 2010. They drilled shafts, installed steel, and poured concrete for the drill shafts to support the new wall structure in July. In total, 172 drilled shaft columns were constructed. Read More ›
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PGBT Eastern Extension Construction Heats Up
Construction crews on the President George Bush Turnpike Eastern Extension continue to battle the summer heat as the NTTA prepares to open the new toll road during a much cooler December 2011.
Motorists can expect to see several traffic switches, especially in the vicinity of State Highway 78 in Garland Read More ›
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Construction Activity Spurred on Chisholm Trail Parkway
Traffic and trains aren’t the only things hustling through the busy area near Interstate 30 and the Rosedale Street connector bridges, the Union Pacific Railroad’s Davidson Yard and the Hulen Street bridge. Construction related to the future Chisholm Trail Parkway is stirring up activity as well. Read More ›
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NTTA Newswire
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Speed Limits Increase on Three NTTA Roads
Drivers now can get there even more quickly by traveling several NTTA facilities where speed limits are set to increase.
The NTTA Board of Directors in June approved a 5 mph increase to speed limits on Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge, Addison Airport Toll Tunnel and Mountain Creek Lake Bridge. Results from an engineering and traffic analysis, commonly known as a speed study, determined the changes. Read More ›
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NTTA Joins DART Safety Day
Staff from the NTTA’s Communications and System and Incident Management departments participated in a safety event hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit in Garland Read More ›
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NTTA Legislative Update
During the 82nd Texas Legislature, the NTTA supported Senate Bill 469, authored by Sen. Jane Nelson, to revise the NTTA’s toll collection process. SB 469 benefits customers who pay to use the NTTA System by assessing the cost of the NTTA’s toll enforcement efforts onto the small minority who refuse to pay. The bill includes the following five provisions for the NTTA’s toll collection process. Read More ›
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Safe-T Buzz Tip
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Keeping Children and Pets Safe
 As summer vacations wind down, remember that temperatures still continue to climb, and temperatures inside a car far exceed those outside. Children and pets are especially vulnerable to these extremes. According to Safe Kids USA, more than 49 children died while alone in a vehicle in 2010. To ensure that a child is safe and is never forgotten in a vehicle, Safe Kids USA provides the following tips. Read More ›
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