North Texas Tollway Authority

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The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) works to keep pace with the regional demand for transportation through expansion of North Texas’ toll road system and implementation of improved operational efficiencies.

The NTTA, a political subdivision of the State of Texas under Chapter 366 of the Transportation Code, is empowered to acquire, construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects; to raise capital for construction projects through the issuance of Turnpike Revenue Bonds; and to collect tolls to operate, maintain and pay debt service on those projects.

"The mission of the North Texas Tollway Authority is to improve the quality of life, mobility, and the regional economy of North Texas by providing fiscally sound toll facilities."

1 NTTA roadways
2 NTTA projects
3 NTTA history
4 See also
5 Reference
6 External links

[edit] NTTA roadways

[edit] NTTA projects

Dallas North Tollway: Extension Phase III
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
President George Bush Turnpike: Eastern Extension
Southwest Parkway
State Highway 121 Toll (Collin County, Texas)
Trinity Parkway

[edit] NTTA history

1953

The Texas Turnpike Authority (TTA) was established as a state agency.

1957

Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike opened after construction started in 1955 as the Texas Turnpike Authority's first project.

1968

Dallas North Tollway, the second project of the TTA, opened the first segment to motorists after construction began in 1966.

1978

Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike became officially designated as Interstate 30. In 1977, when all outstanding bonds were retired, the road was transferred to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a toll-free highway, seventeen years ahead of schedule.

1979

Mountain Creek Lake Bridge is opened. The bridge spans Mountain Creek Lake in the southwestern Dallas County city of Grand Prairie. Construction on the 2.5 mile (4 km) bridge began in 1977.

1987

Dallas North Tollway extension Phase I opened.

1989

TollTag system introduced on Dallas North Tollway. It was the first electronic toll collection system in North America.

1994

Dallas North Tollway extension Phase II opened.

1997

North Texas Tollway Authority was created.

1999

President George Bush Turnpike opened from Midway Road to Preston Road. Addison Airport Toll Tunnel opened. President George Bush Turnpike opened from Preston Road to Campbell Road.

2000

President George Bush Turnpike opened from Campbell Road to State Highway 78 in Garland.

2001

President George Bush Turnpike opened from Midway Road to Interstate 35E.

2002

President George Bush Turnpike opened from Interstate 635 to Belt Line Road.

2004

Dallas North Tollway and State Highway 121 interchange opened and tollway extended to Gaylord Parkway.

2005

President George Bush Turnpike Super Connector opened, linking State Highway 78 in Garland to State Highway 161 in Irving and creating a continuous 30.5 mile (49.1 km) connection.