Frisco | February 2023

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DART Silver Line project continues progress in Plano

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BY JACKSON KING

A number of projects are in progress across Plano as part of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line project. The Silver Line is a $1.89 billion commuter rail line being built by DART that will connect Plano travelers to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with an estimated travel time of 51 minutes or less, according to gures released by the transit agency. The project is scheduled to be complete by late 2024. DART spokesperson Gordon Shattles also provided updates on several projects related to the Silver Line in Plano. 12th Street Station The station is in the early stages of construction, with sub-structure and platform work underway. In addition, the steel columns have been erected.

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Several components of DART’s Silver project are set to see progress in Plano throughout 2023. (Photo courtesy DART)

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Shiloh Station DART is in the early stages of con- struction on the Shiloh Road Station. Station platform substructure work is underway, and the steel columns have been erected. Work is ongoing and will continue through early March. No street construction is planned, but any work that will be done to streets or alleys will be communicated once an approved permit is granted. K Avenue Crossing The K Avenue Crossing is under construction. Completion is scheduled for mid-March.

The 12th Street Station is still in the early stages. Work on the sub-struc- ture, and pier and columns are underway. President George Bush Turnpike Construction at President George Bush Turnpike to K Avenue was postponed as underground utilities are relocated at the site. Any work that impacts streets or alleys is awaiting approval from Plano City Council. Specic con- struction dates are not scheduled, but are expected to last at least another month.

DART ocials are scheduled to remove existing railway tracks on K Avenue as part of the Silver Line Project. Lane closures at K Avenue are in eect to allow for the construction

of the at-grade rail crossing. Municipal Avenue Crossing

The Municipal Avenue Crossing is under construction. Completion is scheduled for mid-March. Lane closures at Municipal Avenue will continue to allow for the construction of the at-grade rail crossing. Lane closures are expected to continue throughout the construction schedule.

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