North Texas Tollway Authority -- Driving Forward - A monthly customer newsletter
May 2008

NTTA,TxDOT Agree on Negotiated Value For SH 161 Allowing Construction to Begin Click here for more information

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NTTA Assumes Toll Collection for SH 121
On April 5, the North Texas Tollway Authority assumed responsibility for toll collection on the portion of State Highway (SH) 121 currently open to traffic from Denton Tap Road to old Denton Road. TxDOT will continue maintenance on this roadway until SH 121 is transferred to the NTTA in September according to the SH 121 project agreement. Toll collection for all toll roads in north Texas are now operated by the NTTA, providing you - our valued customer – with one solution for all your tolling needs. more »
 
Southwest Parkway Impasse May Require Action Before Federal Board

In its efforts to continue improving mobility in Tarrant County, specifically by building the Southwest Parkway project, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) and its partners have held a series of meeting over the last two months with officials from Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR). The meetings.... more »
Top 10 Violators as of April 4, 2008

In an ongoing effort to collect money owed in tolls and fees, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is releasing the list of its top 10 violators. more »
 
NTTA Assists Rowlett SWAT Team

The bulldozers are almost ready to begin clearing the route for the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) Eastern Extension. more »
Landscaping Begins on Tollway Extension

The recently opened section of the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco will soon be getting greener, thanks to a $3.9 million landscape improvement contract approved in March by the NTTA Board of Directors. Landscaping improves... more »
South End of Tollway Improvements Progressing

The last portion of the Dallas North Tollway’s Wycliff Avenue Main Lane Plaza, a lone toll booth, was demolished the first week in April. That portion of the 32-mileTollway was opened to traffic in June 1968. more »
Leadership Profile:  Clayton Howe

Clayton Howe serves as the Assistant Executive Director of Operations for the North Texas Tollway Authority. Since his promotion to this position in 2007, he is responsible for all aspects of NTTA operations including oversight...  more »
 
Agency Actions Reinforce Responsible Stewardship
The NTTA’s newly established System Finance and Audit Committee met in early April, unveiling the committee’s charter and introducing the recently hired Internal Audit Director, Magdalena Kovats. more »
 
Lanes to open on SH 121 to Ease Congestion
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is working with the Texas Department of Transportation to open one lane in each direction on State Highway (SH) 121 at Preston Road in Collin County to help alleviate traffic congestion on the service roads. more »
Northbound Lemmon Ave. Exit Ramp To Close For Three Weeks
As part of the major renovation efforts underway on the South End of the Tollway, NTTA crews will be closing the northbound exit to Lemmon Avenue at 8:00 p.m on Wednesday, April 23. The exit will remain closed until Wednesday, May 14.
Holiday Closure

The NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag and Administrative offices will be closed on Saturday, May 24, 2008 and Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.
 
All NTTA toll roads, main lanes and ramp plazas will be open during the holiday.
NTTA Team Receives Awards, Accolades

It’s always great to be recognized especially by your peers and that recently happened to the North Texas Tollway Authority… not one, but twice.

On April 3, one of the newest members of the NTTA’s executive team was honored for his work before coming to north Texas. Engineering... more »

Toll Tag Sign Up Locations Added

The availability of TollTags throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to grow as the NTTA looks for new locations for customers to sign-up for and receive a TollTag.

Recently added cities where sign-up is available at the utility desk include: North Richland Hills and Prosper. more »
 

Customer Service Center
972-818-NTTA (6882)

Department of Public Safety/Courtesy Patrol
972-444-HELP (4357)

NTTA Command Center
(214) 224-2203

Emergencies on the Roadway
911

NTTA Administrative Offices
214-461-2000

Current Roadway Conditions and Lane Closures
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NTTA Web Site
www.ntta.org

Email
talktontta@ntta.org