Two years in the making, the NTTA will convert its remaining cash facilities to a cashless toll collection system on the evening of Dec. 10. Beginning Dec. 11 cash toll payments will no longer be accepted on the Dallas North Tollway, the Mountain Creek Lake Bridge or the Addison Airport Toll Tunnel. Read More ›
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The NTTA opened its second major direct-connector on the new Sam Rayburn Tollway/U.S. 75 interchange on Nov. 14, giving motorists on southbound U.S. 75 direct access to southwest-bound SRT.
Drivers who take the new connector ramp from southbound U.S. 75 to the southwest-bound SRT will be assessed toll charges at various exit ramps or at SRT main lane gantries. Read More ›
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TollTag Basics: Answers to your QuestionsQ: What should I tell my visitors who are traveling in rental vehicles on a cashless toll road?
A: With the Dec. 10 conversion to cashless tolling, toll booths will no longer be in use on any toll road in the Dallas/Fort Worth Read More ›
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NTTA Closed for HolidaysThe NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag Store and administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Read More ›
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Project Updates
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PGBT Western Extension Construction Heats Up
Crews are maintaining a steady pace of construction along Phase 4 of the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension project. Excavation work required to build the future toll road under Egyptian Way continues north of Interstate 30. In addition, various traffic switches are being incorporated at the I-30 interchange to accommodate future detours. Crews have also begun pouring the NTTA Read More ›
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Johnson County Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Chisholm Trail Parkway
NTTA staff was pleased to share information with Johnson County residents at the NTTA’s first-ever town hall meeting regarding the Southwest Parkway/Chisholm Trail Parkway corridor. At the meeting, attendees were welcomed by Johnson County Judge Roger Harmon, State Rep. Rob Orr and Michelle Dominguez, chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards. Read More ›
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NTTA Newswire
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Cashless Tolling Brings Two Ways to Pay
When NTTA switches to all-electronic tolling on Dec. 11, all drivers will enjoy the free flow of traffic. No one will need to fumble for change or merge back and forth across lanes. But how will customers without TollTags pay their tolls? After Dec. 11, NTTA will offer two ways to pay – TollTags and ZipCash Read More ›
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NTTA Recognized as “Clean Air Champion” by North Texas Clean Air Coalition
The Authority was recognized at the NTCAC’s October awards luncheon for its “multi-faceted approach to environmental stewardship that seeks to improve air quality, protect water resources, and enhance sustainability and aesthetics that ultimately lead to a safer, cleaner, more efficient and enjoyable drive for motorists traveling in North Texas.” Read More ›
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NTTA Receives Government Budgeting Award
The NTTA has been recognized by the Government Finance Officer Association of the United States and Canada with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the NTTA’s 2010 budget.
The award recognizes an organization’s ability to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.” Read More ›
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Safe-T Buzz Tip
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Safe-T Buzz Tip: Driving on Snow and Ice
 With the holidays ahead, winter weather is sure to follow. The NTTA’s safety experts have offered tips for driving on treacherously slick roads. Of course, the best advice for driving in bad weather is not to drive at all, if you Read More ›
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