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July 2011 Issue: Project Updates | NTTA Newswire | Safe-T Buzz Monthly Tip | Help
Know before you go!  A list of scheduled lane and ramp closures is available here.

Destinations: Fourth of July Fun

Looking for some fireworks fun this Fourth of July holiday? You can get to many area Independence Day fireworks shows just by driving NTTA roadways.

As a good rule of thumb, be sure to check times and event details before heading out. Some events may change at the last minute or may be subject to weather conditions. And most importantly, the NTTA wants all drivers to arrive safely at their destinations. Remember to have a fun Fourth of July, but make it a safe one too – celebrate responsibly, and don’t drink and drive. Read More ›

Safety Rodeo Rounds Up Friendly Competition

You might not realize it, but the next time you drive by someone performing maintenance on the NTTA System, you are seeing a real competitor. The NTTA Maintenance Department completed its fifth annual Safety Rodeo in May. A mix of fun and good-natured competition, it’s a day the entire department prepares for every year. Read More ›

TollTag: The Best Way To Go

Now that the NTTA uses cashless tolling on all of its roadways, there’s never been a better time to get a TollTag.
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TollTag FAQ

Q: How do I update my credit card information on my TollTag account?
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NTTA Closed for Independence Day Holiday

The NTTA Customer Service Center and Administrative Offices will be closed Saturday, July 2, and Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
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Project Updates

New Ramps Reduce Some Congestion at SRT/DNT Interchange
Two new tolled ramps opened at the Sam Rayburn Tollway/Dallas North Tollway interchange in June, improving traffic flow in the busy area.

A new southbound exit ramp from the DNT to Legacy Drive now eases the commute for motorists trying to reach office parks and stores.
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Progress Continues on Chisholm Trail Parkway in Fort Worth
The NTTA continues to advance Chisholm Trail Parkway (formerly Southwest Parkway/Chisholm Trail) with the acceptance of several contracts and proposals in May.

The NTTA Board of Directors authorized the Authority’s executive director to enter into a contract for construction of Sections 1, 2, 3B and 6 of CTP.
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Cashless Tolling Construction and Closures Lead Toward Convenience
The NTTA’s cashless tolling conversion remains on target to be completed in November 2011. Although this construction brings lane closures along the Dallas North Tollway during the summer months, crews are taking every precaution to minimize the impact on motorists. Read More ›



NTTA Board Approves Schematic Design and Environmental Evaluation for the DNT Extension
The northern expansion of the Dallas North Tollway moved one step closer to becoming a reality on June 15 when the NTTA Board of Directors approved the schematic design and environmental evaluation for Phase 4B/5A, which will extend from FM 428 to FM 121. Read More ›



NTTA Newswire

New Toll Rates Effective July 1
The NTTA reminds drivers that a regularly scheduled toll rate increase takes effect July 1, raising rates by 0.8 cents per mile, adjusting the rate from 14.5 cents per mile to 15.3 cents per mile. Read More ›



Changes Coming to ZipCash Billing
A significant outcome of the 82nd Texas Legislative session is a change on Sept. 1, 2011 to the NTTA’s toll collection process. The revised toll collection process, as prescribed under Senate Bill 469, will benefit customers who pay on time for travel on NTTA roadways by assessing the cost of the NTTA’s toll enforcement efforts onto the small percentage who refuse to pay. Read More ›



Taste of Dallas: Food, Fun and the Tag Wagon
Want to sample some of the best food Dallas has to offer? Visit the 25th Annual Taste of Dallas at Fair Park July 8-10. While you’re there, stop by the NTTA Tag Wagon for the latest updates on NTTA projects or to add a TollTag to your account. Don’t have a TollTag? Sign up on the spot and start saving on your drive home. Read More ›



Safe-T Buzz Tip

Stay Safe Near Construction Zones
The NTTA has a number of construction projects underway, from the new interchange in the works at the Dallas North Tollway and the Sam Rayburn Tollway to preliminary construction on Chisholm Trail Parkway in Tarrant County. That means that across the region, drivers will encounter a number of work zones along the way. Work zones, whether for construction or roadway maintenance, require extra attention and extreme caution for drivers. Read More ›

Customer Service Center
972-818-6882 (NTTA)
www.ntta.org/
TalktoNTTA@ntta.org

Roadway Customer Service / Courtesy Patrol
972-444-4357 (HELP)

NTTA Command Center
(214) 224-2203

Emergencies on the Roadway
Dial 911 immediately

 

NTTA Administrative Offices
214-461-2000

Current Roadway Conditions and Lane Closures
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