Introduction to the Midtown Express Project Lisa Walzl

Introduction to the Midtown Express Project Lisa Walzl Tx. DOT Public Information Officer Selma Stockstill South. Gate Public Information Manager

Project History Lisa Walzl Tx. DOT Public Information Officer

Project History MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation 3

Midtown Express Selma Stockstill South. Gate Constructors Public Information Manager

The Team – Who We Are MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation 5

Interim Project Limits SH 183 – SH 121 to IH 35 E SH 114 – International Parkway to SH 183 Loop 12 – SH 183 to IH 35 E

The Contract • Contract Type: DBf. OM • Estimated Interim Project Value: – Design & Construction $847. 6 million • Public Funds $600 million • Developer Funds $247. 6 million – 25 yr O&M $199 million • Interim Project Duration: – Substantial Completion: 2018 – SH 114 Milestone 651 Cal. Days from NTP 1 (Dec. 2, 2014 – Sept. 13, 2016) MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation

Additional Capacity: One westbound managed lane between SH 161 and International Parkway only Typical Section – International Pkwy to SH 161 Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction between SH 161 to Rochelle Typical Section – SH 161 to Rochelle

Typical Section – SH 121 to IH 35 E Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction between SH 121 to I-35 E. Reconstruct portions of mainlanes and frontage roads Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction across the Trinity River Typical Section – Elm Fork of the Trinity River

Typical Section Loop 12 - North Of SH 183 to I 35 E Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction between SH 183 and I-35 E Note: Existing Frontage Roads to Remain in Place

When Will We Start Work? Segment Tentative Start Date SH 183 SH 121 To East of Main Street Fall 2015 SH 183 East of Main Street To Esters Rd. Fall 2015 SH 183 Esters Rd. to Regal Row Summer 2015 SH 183 Regal Row to Commonwealth Dr. Fall 2015 SH 114 Rochelle Blvd. to International Pkwy. Spring 2015 Loop 12 Segment 5 North of Trinity River to I-35 E Late Fall 2015 All dates are subject to change and weather contingent MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation

How are We Phasing SH 114 Work? • What you will see: – Phase 1 – Move existing traffic into the center – Phase 2 – Reconstruct outside ramps and general purpose lanes – Phase 3 – Once complete, switch traffic onto these new general purpose lanes and build the toll managed lanes in the middle MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation

Helping You Through Construction Selma Stockstill South. Gate Constructors Public Information Manager

Understanding Closures and Impacts • Full highway closures – 14 days advance notice • Major traffic switches – 14 days advance notice • Closures in effect longer than 24 hours – 14 days advance notice • Closures in effect less than 24 hours – 48 hours advance notice MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation 14

“Blackout Dates” • • New Year’s Eve and Day Easter Weekend Memorial Weekend Independence Day Labor Day Weekend Thanksgiving Holiday Christmas Holiday MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation 15

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Other Ways to Engage • Toll-Free Hotline – 844 -4 -183 -114 • Social media – Facebook – Drive. Midtown – Twitter - Drive. Midtown • Mobile app launching soon • Open House - May 7 (take a flyer) • Business Owners’ Task Force – Coming soon MIDTO WN EXPRESS PROJECT | Texas Department of Transportation 18

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