TxDOT is planning to convert the HOV lanes on both sides of the North Central Expressway to technology lanes. Here's what that means.
TxDOT is planning to convert the HOV lanes on both sides of the North Central Expressway to technology lanes between I-635 in Dallas County and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Collin County. TxDOT spokesman Tony Hartzel explains what that means.A big change may be coming to the HOV lanes on the North Central Expressway between Dallas and Collin counties.
The change affects the HOV lanes on U.S. 75 between Interstate 635 in Dallas County and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Collin County. "We’ve heard loud and clear that the pylons are not very popular, and they haven’t worked well," said Tony Hartzel, a spokesman for TxDOT. "Those were intended to keep people in the lanes but allow people to get out in emergencies. But it’s become somewhat of a challenge to maintain those. And so, what we’re looking at now, the good news is motorists can get in and out of these technology lanes wherever they deem appropriate during those hours it’s available.
The information would be displayed on overhead signs so drivers know when they can and cannot use the lanes.The project is expected to cost about $60 million. Most of that will be funded by TxDOT’s regional and federal partners as a way of repurposing the under-utilized lanes.
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