$157M tollway project nears completion From the cover
What’s happening?
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By the numbers Cost: $157.3 million
The project adds an additional lane in each direction and will help traffic flow as the population continues to grow in Collin and Denton counties, Rey said. Crews are also reconstructing the intersection and DNT bridges over Fields Parkway in Frisco as part of the project. This work is still in progress. The Dallas North Tollway widening is being paid for through NTTA revenue, which, in part, is generated through toll collections. The project is also increasing developer interest in the area, Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said. “Had this project not been underway, we likely would not be seeing Fields West already starting development,” he said. “We wouldn’t be seeing Firefly Park already starting development.” Fields West is a 55-acre mixed-use development that will feature retail and office space. Firefly Park is another mixed-use development. Traffic is congested on the tollway in Frisco even without the recent construction. Drivers spend longer on their commutes than they should, according to NTTA documents. Multiple projects, such as work on President George Bush Turnpike, are meant to tackle the congestion but they may not be enough. This congestion is expected to increase 22% by 2045. More infrastructure will be needed to accommodate drivers in the area, but the widening of the Dallas North Tollway will help alleviate some of the traffic, according to NTTA. Lanes have been closed as crews continued to work on the project. Lanes will reopen as the work progresses and the fourth lane is expected to open in fall 2025. Some lanes have closed and reopened after work was completed.
Tollway lanes at completion: 8 Project total miles: 9.7
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Frisco
DNT TOLL
MAIN ST.
ROLATER RD.
Future lane breakdown
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DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY
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LEBANON RD.
SRT TOLL
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SOURCE: NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Looking forward
Dallas North Tollway rate changes over time Dallas North Tollway projected revenue
With currently planned infrastructure, like the tollway widening project, Dallas-Fort Worth will still experience moderate to severe traffic congestion. In 2023, Collin County experienced a 43.35% increase in travel time due to congestion and Denton County saw a 44.7% increase. By 2050, Collin County is expected to see a 92% increase in travel time while Denton County sees a 47% increase. By 2045, 1.8 million people could be living in Collin County, which is a 27% increase from 2025.
2017
$2B
Rates increase every odd- numbered year.
$0.18
2019
$1.5B
$0.19
2021
$1B
$0.2
2024: $348.6M
2023
$500M
$0.21
2025
$0
$0.22
2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
SOURCE: NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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