Richardson | October 2022

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Phase 2 of construction for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line Bridge over US 75 in Richardson began Sept. 24, with lane closures aecting northbound access onto the President George Bush Turnpike. (Rendering courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit) New lane closures expected for DART Silver Line bridge construction

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lane closures aecting northbound access onto the President George Bush Turnpike. Turnpike closures are expected to last daily from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. through the end of November. According to city ocials, those wishing to take the Turnpike west- bound are expected to make a U-turn at 15th Street and take exit 28B. In addition, travelers through Richardson may notice increased activity on the Kansas City Southern rail line that stretches from the southeast to northwest in the city, as supplies for the Silver Line project are conveyed to work sites.

A number of updates were provided in September for work on Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line project in Richardson. The Silver Line is a $1.89 billion commuter rail line being built by DART that will connect Richardson travelers to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with an estimated travel time of 51 minutes or less, according to the transit agency. The project is sched- uled to be complete by late 2024. Phase 2 of construction for the DART Silver Line Bridge over US 75 in Richardson began Sept. 24, with

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Trac along West Prairie Creek Drive from Campbell Road to Fall Creek Drive may be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on weekdays as crews install and replace manholes. Starting Oct. 10, the northbound lane in that section closed completely

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