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

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

3. The Team – Who We Are

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Helping You Through Construction
Selma Stockstill
SouthGate Constructors
Public Information Manager

11. 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

12. “Blackout Dates” New Year’s Eve and Day Easter Weekend
Memorial Weekend
Independence Day
Labor Day Weekend
Thanksgiving Holiday
Christmas Holiday

13. Be Prepared

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15. Other Ways to Engage Toll-Free Hotline – 844-4-183-114 Social media
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Open House - May 7 (take a flyer)
Business Owners’ Task Force – Coming soon

16. Questions