TRAFFIC

Denton County Transportation Authority gets $191 million for rail-system link to DART
Money from the State Highway 121 tolling agreement is boosting multiple Denton-area transportation projects, including a planned commuter rail line to Carrollton.

Dallas' showcase Trinity River bridge is delayed
Construction of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, a signature element of the Trinity River project, will be delayed at least 10 months because of problems acquiring its steel expanses.
Link: Trinity River Corridor Project

Dallas-area highway closures could cause weekend woes
Driving into Dallas from Arlington or Irving could be a headache this weekend. Parts of Interstate 30, State Highway 183 and Interstate 35E will be closed at various because of construction near the Rangers’ Ballpark in Arlington and a bridge inspection near Texas Stadium.

Texas officials urge TxDOT to issue $1.5B in bonds for new roads
In a joint letter issued today by the governor's office, Mr. Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Tom Craddick urged transportation chairman Deirdre Delisi to take steps to issue the additional debt by as soon as September.

Bush Turnpike extension on its way
To say Rowlett Mayor John Harper is excited about the Bush Turnpike extending into his town is an understatement.