TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES
Bridge construction to cause nightly lane closures onUS 75
BY JACKSON KING
almost to Galatyn Parkway. The bridge over US 75 will help connect DART’s 26-mile Silver Line commuter rail line from the planned stop at The University of Texas at Dal- las to the CityLine station. The Silver Line will give Richardson residents a direct route to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Construction on the $1.89 billion Silver Line is esti- mated to be complete in late 2024.
Road improvements to start in summer Saturdays from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. The northbound lane closures will begin just south of Galatyn Parkway and extend to the PGBT. The southbound lane closure will start in Plano just north of Plano Parkway and extend Construction is set to begin in late April on a bridge over US 75 for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line, resulting in weekend lane closures at night, city of Richardson o cials announced April 12. The bridge will be along Spring Creek between the President George Bush Turnpike and Renner Road. Closures are expected to last from April 22-July 24, according to the city. As part of the work, the north- bound and southbound HOV lanes as well as the far-left northbound lane will be closed to tra c Fridays and
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BY JACKSON KING
The city of Richardson is nalizing reconstruction plans for West Prairie Creek Drive between West Campbell Road and North Collins Boulevard. Plans include paving improve- ments, underground utility and drain- age work, curb extensions at Lookout Drive, and parking enhancements on West Prairie Creek Drive. The Lookout Drive intersection will also be rebuilt to improve pedestrian safety.
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Timeline: construction expected to start this summer; end date TBD Cost: $5.2 million estimate Funding source: city of Richardson
ONGOING PROJECTS
Oncor utility pole replacements The right lane of eastbound Campbell Road between Lakeside Boulevard and just east of Greenville Avenue may be closed to tra c from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily as old utility poles are removed and new poles are installed by Oncor. The work is expected to be complete by early June. Timeline: mid-March-early June Cost: not available because project is privately funded Funding source: Oncor
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF APRIL 12. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT RICNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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