Introduction to the Midtown Express Project Lisa Walzl TxDOT Public Information Officer Selma Stockstill SouthGate Public Information Manager

Selma Stockstill SouthGate Constructors Public Information Manager Midtown Express Selma Stockstill SouthGate Constructors Public Information Manager

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

The Contract Contract Type: DBfOM Estimated Interim Project Value: Design & Construction $847.6 million Public Funds $600 million Developer Funds $247.6 million 25yr O&M $199 million Interim Project Duration: Substantial Completion: 2018

One managed lane in each direction between SH 161 to Rochelle 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 35E Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction between SH 121 to I-35E. Reconstruct portions of mainlanes and frontage roads Typical Section – SH 121 to IH 35E 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 I35E Additional Capacity: One managed lane in each direction between SH 183 and I-35E Note: Existing Frontage Roads to Remain in Place

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

Helping You Through Construction Selma Stockstill SouthGate 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

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