NTTA Completes Financing of SH 121
(121 Tollway)
The NTTA sold more than $400 million in bonds on Oct. 23 to complete the refunding of the Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs), which were issued in November of 2007 to provide the $3.2 billion upfront Read More ›
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The NTTA, the City of Fort Worth and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) have reached an agreement to design, construct, and test a special railroad track system called a “temporary hump lead.” If proven successful, the “temporary hump lead” could pave the way to a comprehensive Read More ›
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The NTTA Board of Directors approved a joint agreement on Oct. 15 with TxDOT on the development of SH 161 and Southwest Parkway/Chisholm Trail. The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved the agreement at its Oct. 30 meeting in Dallas. Commissioners Bill Meadows and Ted Houghton, as well as NTTA Chairman Paul N. Wageman, spoke about the new partnership which produced this historic agreement. The next step will be to develop and finalize the project agreement on SH 161 with TxDOT. The Commission also voted to immediately return $700 million in cash to the RTC for dozens of local projects that are ready for construction. The $700 million was part of the NTTA’s upfront payment to the region for the 52-year toll contract to finance, construct, operate and maintain the 121 Tollway.
Meanwhile, the NTTA has been working with its regional mobility partners to prepare for the 81st Texas Legislature as
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DNT South End Scheduled to Open for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, one gift will arrive just in time: the completion of a $50 million project to renovate the oldest section of the Dallas Read More ›
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NTTA Named as Finalist for Financing Award
The NTTA has been selected as the Southwest region’s large deal finalist for The Bond Buyer’s “Deal of the Year” award for its financing of the State Highway 121 project. As a result of its selection, the NTTA is a nominee for the “Deal of the Year,” to be announced Dec. 3 at a ceremony at the New York Academy of Sciences. Read More ›
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Construction Crews Begin Work on Eastern Extension of Bush Turnpike
Work on the Eastern Extension of the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) is gearing up to full speed.
The Eastern Extension is divided into five sections, numbers 28-32. Sections 28-31 are managed by the NTTA, while Section 32 is Read More ›
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New Signs on
Business 121
New signs and pavement markings on Business 121 in Lewisville are now in place to help motorists navigate the new connection to the service roads on the 121 Tollway. The NTTA worked with TxDOT to add signage and lane striping, which informs drivers of the decision to either enter the Read More ›
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Design of All-Electronic Toll Collection Gantries Nears Completion
Progress continues on the NTTA’s transition to all-electronic toll collection (all-ETC), with final designs of all gantry locations almost complete and the design approved for all-ETC roadway signs.
Designers have reached the 90 percent completion stage for gantries at all locations Read More ›
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Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge Takes Shape in Denton County
Construction is well under way for the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge (LLTB) in Denton County. Nearing 75 percent completion, the LLTB is expected to open to traffic in the third quarter of 2009. Once finished, the LLTB corridor will open a new east-west connection between Interstate 35E and the Dallas Read More ›
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New TollTag Locations
Tarrant and Collin County motorists have new places to sign up for a TollTag now that the City of Southlake and the City of McKinney have joined the NTTA’s Third Party Vendor Program.
You can buy a TollTag at the City of Southlake’s Library located at 1400 Main St., Suite 130 in Southlake. The Library can also be reached by calling
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Are you trying to find the perfect gift for this year’s holiday season? How about giving one of the NTTA’s new sticker TollTags?
You can buy one without immediately activating it, so it’s perfect for gift-giving. Plus, you can have up to three TollTags, a family pack, on one account at no additional charge. So, you can simply pick up the sticker and add it to your current Read More ›
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Weather forecasters are expecting a winter with above-average temperatures and average precipitation – but they still caution North Texans to prepare for occasional icy conditions during the next several months.
When snow, freezing Read More ›
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If icy weather occurs this winter, the NTTA will be prepared. In fact, the NTTA received a national award earlier this year for its superior response to icy road conditions. The Authority accepted an Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award from the American Public Works Association, a national educational and professional group. Read More ›
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The holidays are upon us, which means the holiday shopping season is here too. You can get a head start on your shopping list by hopping on one of NTTA’s roadways in Dallas, Denton or Collin County to reach your favorite shopping destination.
Traveling NTTA roadways means you can stay on pace during the busy holiday season. And if your shopping sights are Read More ›
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If you are traveling in-and-out of Dallas Love Field Airport during the holidays, you just might be in for a treat. TollTag customers who park at Love Field airport will have a chance to win tickets to see the Dallas Mavericks. Winners will be randomly selected. The contest continues through the entire Mavs season. Read More ›
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The NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag office and Administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday, and on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in observance of the New Year.
All NTTA toll roads and main lane and ramp Read More ›
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