Transportation
BY CECILIA LENZEN
Northaven Trail Bridge in north Dallas set for October opening
The Northaven Trail Bridge, a pedestrian bridge meant to improve mobility options in north Dallas by connecting Northaven Trail over US 75, is set to open in October. An exact opening date has not been announced. The overview The 201-foot-long overpass will join the Northaven Trail on the west side of the highway to the Cottonwood Creek and White Rock Creek trails on the east side for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction began in June 2021, Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Tony Hartzel said. The bridge was installed over the freeway during the weekend of Sept. 9-10. As of late September, TxDOT workers have been completing adjust- ments, such as securing safety cables. “We’re still working ... to nish the remaining portions of the bridge over the frontage roads,” Hartzel said.
The Northaven Trail Bridge will cross US 75 at Royal Lane, removing the need for pedestrians to go under the highway.
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The cost The project’s budget is $9.3 million, with the majority of funding coming from Dallas County, the city of Dallas and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Hartzel said.
Who’s it for Hartzel said the project will provide a “gateway and centerpiece” for the north Dallas area. It’s meant to improve recreational opportunities and transportation options in the area.
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