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September 2010 Issue: Project Updates | NTTA Newswire | Safe-T Buzz Monthly Tip | Help
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NTTA Votes to Accept and Deliver Southwest Parkway/Chisholm Trail in Tarrant and Johnson Counties

At its regularly scheduled August meeting, the NTTA Board of Directors voted to exercise its option to develop, construct and operate Southwest Parkway/Chisholm Trail toll project in Tarrant and Johnson counties. These two projects were combined in October 2008 to form a 27.6-mile road that stretches from Fort Worth's central business district to U.S. 67 in Cleburne. Read More ›

Government Affairs Update

The NTTA Board of Directors adopted the 2011-2015 Five-Year Capital Plan  in July, demonstrating the NTTA’s financial capacity and plans over the next five years.  The plan can be found online:  http://www.ntta.org/AboutUs/Investor+Information/.  The Five-Year Capital Plan model looks at the NTTA’s existing flow of funds, financial commitments, operations and maintenance, debt service, reserve maintenance funds and traffic and revenue projections.  Read More ›

NTTA’s Inaugural Women’s Forum

The NTTA’s Business Diversity Department held the first in a planned series of Women’s Forums on July 28 to give participants an opportunity to discuss relevant issues for women-owned businesses. Approximately 100 representatives from women-owned businesses attended the forum, which was held in the Read More ›

Regional TollTag Partner Program Grows

Two more Albertsons stores have joined the NTTA's Regional TollTag Partner Program, providing additional locations to sign up for a new TollTag. Read More ›

Holiday Closings

The NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag and Administrative offices will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Read More ›

TollTag Basics: Answers to Your Questions

Q: Who can I call if I get a flat tire or my car breaks down on an NTTA roadway?

A: Because the NTTA values their customers’ time and safety, simply call the number to the NTTA Command Center, located on the back of your TollTag. Read More ›

Project Updates
Traffic Patterns Change in Collin County to Accommodate Sam Rayburn Tollway Interchange Construction
Several traffic pattern changes along the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT) and Dallas North Tollway (DNT) will occur over the next 60 to 90 days to allow crews to continue their progress on both major interchanges at U.S. 75 and the DNT, now under construction along the SRT Read More ›


Construction Moving Full Speed Ahead on the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension (SH 161)
Project crews continue to make progress toward the 2012 construction completion date on Phase 4 of the President George Bush Turnpike Western Extension (PGBT WE (SH 161)).  The final segment of the project extends from Interstate 30 to Interstate 20, providing continual main lanes and two major interchanges. Read More ›


All-Electronic Toll Collection Construction Progresses
on the Dallas North Tollway
Construction crews working on the NTTA’s conversion to all-electronic, or cashless, tolling are making progress, having drilled shafts and placed reinforced concrete for gantry column foundations for new main lane gantries and ramp gantries along the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) between Interstate 635 and Parker Road. Read More ›


NTTA Initiates Wycliff Avenue Improvements to Prevent Wrong-Way Drivers
To help eliminate potential wrong-way motorists, the NTTA is working with the City of Dallas on initiating median improvements on Wycliff Avenue between the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) and Maple Avenue. Completion of this project is an important step to enhance customer safety and system sustainability. Read More ›


NTTA Newswire
NTTA Now on Twitter
The NTTA joined Twitter, one of the most popular online social networks, to inform customers and motorists about its toll road initiatives, community projects and construction-related activities.  The Twitter pages offer real-time information on lane closures, project updates, TagWagon events and more. Read More ›


Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge in Denton County Reaches First Anniversary
August marked the one-year anniversary of the new Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge (LLTB) in southern Denton County. The bridge opened Aug. 1, 2009 to much fanfare. The biggest event during the opening celebration was a Fun Run and Walk, which was preceded by a ceremony comprised of local and state officials. Read More ›


Safe-T Buzz Tip
Safe-T Buzz Tip: Free Child Safety Seat Checks
Motor vehicle crashes in the United States are the leading cause of death for children ages three and older. One of the most important precautions parents and caregivers can take to protect their children while they are in a car is by properly installing and using child safety seats. For effectiveness, seats must be appropriate for the child’s size and age. Read More ›

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