October Business Owner Task Force Matt Sanman Public Information Coordinator
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for Children Plan a route in advance and have emergency plan if lost. Wear reflective clothing or add reflective tape to costumes. Carry flashlight/glow sticks to see and be seen. Avoid tripping hazards like long costumes and uncomfortable shoes. Avoid masks that limit eyesight and minimize ventilation. Use non-toxic makeup and test on a small area before using. Wear flame-resistant materials. Use flexible props to avoid injuries. Check your child s candy.
Before and After Aerials SH 114
SH 114 at Freeport Pkwy. (Looking East) October 2015 September 2017 4
SH 114 West of SH161 PGBT(Looking East) October 2015 September 2017 5
SH 114 TEXpress Lanes Lisa Walzl TxDOT Public Information Officer
TEXpress Lanes The new TEXpress Lanes System is all about choice, predictable travel and congestion relief. Currently, there are more than 70 miles of TEXpress Lanes open on seven north Texas roadways. By the end of 2018, more than 120 miles of lanes on eight roadways will be operating.
TEXpress Lanes TEXpress Lanes are: Located between the non-tolled general purpose lanes Barrier-separated Limited entrances/exits Managed to keep traffic moving at least 50 mph A choice Tolled
TEXpress Lanes Cost: Toll Tag: Scheduled pricing until early-2019 then dynamic pricing Scheduled pricing until early-2019 then dynamic pricing No Toll Tag: Pay-by-mail rate (Toll Tag Rate + 50%) HOV: Half price on weekdays during peak hours must register/ activate to get the discount HOV Register and Activate: Visit www.driveontexpress.com or download the Drive On TEXpress app. Car must have a TollTag, TxTag or EZ TAG to register.
SH 114 TEXpress Lanes (Eastbound) EASTBOUND SH 161 (PGBT) to Rochelle Blvd./Riverside Dr. (Does not connect to the DFW Connector) Description: One lane Length: Four miles Schedule: 24 hours a day, seven day a week Entrances: Belt Line Rd. SH 161 (PGBT) Exits: Loop 12
SH 114 TEXpress Lanes (Westbound) WESTBOUND Rochelle Blvd./Riverside Dr. to SH 121 Connects to DFW Connector Description: One lane Length: Eight miles Schedule: 24 hours a day, seven days a week Entrances: Loop 12 O Connor Rd. Exits: SH 161 (PGBT) Belt Line Rd. SH 121
Recent Milestones Achieved
Recent Milestones Achieved Worked over 750,000 hours in the field in 2017 Major traffic switches Eastbound SH 183 off-ramp to northbound Spur 482 ramp moved onto new bridge SH 114 From International Parkway to Riverside/Rochelle nearing final completion
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones Irving/Dallas Switch westbound SH 183 from Empire Central to Chemsearch Blvd. onto new alignment Tentatively scheduled for the end of November 2017 Westbound SH 183 off-ramp to Carl Rd. closed one week prior to traffic switch Switch eastbound SH 183 from Chemsearch Blvd. to Trinity River bridge Tentatively scheduled for beginning of December 2017
Detour Map Carl Rd. Off-Ramp
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones Euless Move eastbound SH 183 traffic onto new pavement from west of Industrial Blvd. (FM 157) to Ector Dr. 9PM on Friday, 10/27 to 6AM on Monday, 10/29 Associated closures: Eastbound SH 183 closed at Industrial Blvd. Eastbound SH 183 on-ramp at Central Dr. (adjacent to the hospital) closed. Eastbound SH 183 on-ramp at Westpark Way./Murphy Dr. closed. Move eastbound and westbound SH 183 traffic onto new pavement from Ector Dr. to SH 161 (PBGT) Tentatively scheduled to be on permanent alignment by the end of 2017
Major Upcoming Closures Shift the eastbound SH 183 frontage road from Shoaf Dr. to Britain Rd. 9PM on Friday,10/27 to 6AM on Monday, 10/30 Associated closures: Eastbound SH 183 off-ramp to Carl Rd. closed. Eastbound SH 183 on-ramp at O Connor Rd. closed. Shift Grauwyler Rd. traffic circle at the eastbound SH 183 frontage road. 9PM on Monday, 10/30 to 6AM on Tuesday, 10/31 Associated closures: Grauwyler Rd. U-turn under SH 183 closed. Eastbound SH 183 frontage road at Maryland Dr. closed.
Walnut Hill Lane Bridge Repair Anticipated Start Date: Early-Mid November Anticipated Duration: Approximately two months Associated Closures: Two southbound right lanes and sidewalk closed on Walnut Hill Ln. over SH 114. Full duration Single lane closure on eastbound SH 114 frontage road under Walnut Hill Ln. Daily Eastbound SH 114 frontage road at Walnut Hill Ln. closed. Intermittent full weekend closures
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Stay Engaged Website www.drivemidtown.com Toll-free hotline 844-4-183-114 Email inquiries info@drivemidtown.com E-alert Sign up on the website Social media DriveMidtown Business Owner Meeting / Storefront 21
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Lane Closure Restrictions We will have lane closure restrictions along the corridor to help improve mobility during the following: NASCAR Weekend SH 114 only Thanksgiving Christmas New Years 23
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