TxDOT Keep It Moving Dallas District Projects

Schedule

Due to innovative funding solutions, such as strategies made available through HB 3588, the construction schedule for SH 161 can be accelerated.

Without tolling, the SH 161 mainlanes are scheduled to begin construction in sections from 2009 through 2014. Construction would not likely be complete for all sections until 2016. In addition, other projects in the corridor go unfunded.

With tolling, the construction of the SH 161 mainlanes could begin much earlier and all sections could be opened to traffic by 2010. In additon, the the funding would be used to support near neighbor projects in the area such as:

Interchanges for Loop 12 at SH 114 and Loop 12 at SH 183
Hunter-Ferrell Road: From Beltline to MacArthur
MacArthur/Gifford: S of IH 30
The Park&Ride Lot @ IH30/MacArthur-IH 30 Frontage Roads: From SH 161 to MacArthur
IH 20 Frontage Roads: From SH 161 to FM 1382
Lake Ridge Parkway: From IH 20 To Great SW Pkwy
Camp Wisdom: From Carrier Pkwy to FM 1382

By leveraging the $400 million capital investment in the 161 corridor, it’s possible to develop a total program of over $800 million worth of needed construction.

SH 161 Timeline Exhibit (367K pdf)

Right-of-Way Acquisition
The acquisition of right-of-way has been on-going since the Record of Decision was obtained and is almost complete. No new right-of-way is required for the proposed toll project.

Project News

SH 161 was environmentally cleared for tolling on February 29, 2008

Construction Update

Frontage Roads from IH 20 to Spur 303 are 100% complete

Frontage Roads from Spur 303 to IH 30 are 50% Complete

Presentation Materials

Notice of Public Hearing

FAQ's

Timeline

Constraints Map (IH 30 to SH 183)

Constraint Map (IH 30 to SH 183)

Constraint Map (IH 20 to IH 30)

Toll Gantry Map

Typical Section

Park Mitigation Plan

Conceptual Toll Plan (CTP)

CTP Sheet 1- IH 20 to Arkansas

CTP Sheet 2- Pioneer Parkway to Conover

CTP Sheet 3- Jefferson/Main to Egyptian

CTP sheet 4 - Carrier Parkway to Oakdale

CTP sheet 5- Trinity to Rock Island

CTP sheet 6 - Conflans to Sh 183

CTP Sheet 7 - at IH 20 and at IH 30

Events Calendar

A Public Hearing was held on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the South Grand Prairie 9th Grade Campus Cafeteria, 305 West Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75052.

Prior to the Public Hearing an Open House was held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., to allow for questions and review of project exhibits. TxDOT staff will be available to answer questions during the open house. The formal Public Hearing will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the public comment period.

Two Public Meetings were held for the proposed tolling of SH 161 from IH 20 to SH 183 in May 2005.

Additional Information

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