Update on 190 Toll Road Eastern Extension NTTA – Episode #109
We wanted to update you on the current status and progress of the President George Bush Turnpike Eastern Extension. This will take 190 (PGBT) from its current termination point in Garland at US-78 (Firewheel Mall area) through Sachse and Rowlett to connect into I-30 via a 4 level interchange, just south of Rowlett and just west of Rockwall (near the Bass Pro Shop area).
The project is being constructed in 5 sections simultaneously and will be completed simultateously also with an estimated date of the end of 2011.
The NTTA spoke with us recently and informed us that the project is on schedule with most sections at around a 18-30% completion.
BUSH TURNPIKE ROLLING IN
Groundbreaking took place this morning on the $1 billion, 9.9-mile stretch that will connect SH 78 in Garland to I-30.
The Bush Turnpike extension—along with the 2012 arrival of Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail—is expected to create about 13,000 jobs and $18.9 billion in economic impact over 20 years.
Rowlett’s two upcoming mixed-use projects will assist in the economic boost. Northshore is a 1,000-acre planned commercial and light industrial district along the northern part of the extension. The city also plans to develop a 300-acre retail and restaurant center along the turnpike just north of Lake Ray Hubbard.
Tolls will range from 40 cents to $1.50 for TollTag customers and from 65 cents to $2.20 for drivers without TollTags.
Actual construction will begin next month, with the extension scheduled to open in late 2011.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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