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March 23, 2012

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Orange Line | Blue Line to Rowlett


Orange Line Updates:

Orange Line construction information

OCS = Overhead Catenary System

HARRY HINES/NORTHWEST HWY./I-35E/JUSTICE WAY AREA: Crews will continue construction from just west of Harry Hines/ Northwest Hwy/Spur 482 toward Justice Way. This work may require various lane restrictions and traffic delays. Motorists are advised to monitor Orange Line Construction alerts to help minimize travel impacts. Please plan your routes, allow extra time to reach your destination, and observe any changes in speed limits or detours.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Track work
  • OCS installation


    • Please note that all dates are tentative as they do not account for weather delays or other schedule impacts.

    TRINITY RIVER AREA: Track work and OCS installation continues through the Trinity River area. Motorists can expect to see temporary lane drops and night work. Please use caution when traveling through the area.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • OCS installation


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • Lane restrictions may be required along the Spur 482 Trinity River Bridge as crews complete OCS installation and signals work. Please monitor changes to traffic configurations in this area and vehicles entering and exiting the site.


    • SPUR 482/FEDEX/CENTRAL FREIGHT: Crews will continue OCS installation, signals work, and testing along the Spur 482 frontage road in front of FedEx and Central Freight. Flaggers may be present to help direct traffic.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Systems work
  • Signals work


    • LOOP 12/SH 114 FRONTAGE ROAD AREA: Expect construction activity and increased truck traffic along the SH 114 frontage road around Loop 12 and the old Texas Stadium site.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Station work
  • Track work
  • Systems work


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • Activities may require restrictions of the right lane of the westbound SH 114 frontage road along with flaggers to help direct traffic. Please use caution with the increased construction traffic.


  • Activities may require restrictions of the right lane of the westbound SH 114 frontage road. Please use caution with the increased construction traffic.


    • TELEPORT BLVD./RIVERSIDE DRIVE AREA: Crossing, track and systems/signals work continues along Teleport from Riverside Dr thru to Las Colinas Blvd. Minor lane restrictions may be required for miscellaneous construction activities. Teleport Blvd will continue be closed permanently at SH 114 to thru traffic. Access to business drives along Teleport will remain open. Please use caution in this area with changing traffic configurations.

    Pedestrians need to remember that it is not safe for them to enter construction zones, so they will need to use alternate walking and jogging routes. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through this area and obey the advised, posted speed limit of 25 mph.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Systems/Signals work


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • On Saturday, March 24, the Riverside/Teleport intersection will be closed to thru traffic for crossing work. Thru traffic should use Las Colinas Blvd as their detour. This work will begin at 7 a.m. Please use caution when traveling through the area.


  • Miscellaneous lane drops will be required along Riverside Dr at Teleport over the next few weeks for signals and crossing operations. Please use caution when traveling through the area.

    • LAKE CAROLYN PARKWAY AREA: Construction activity continues along the Lake Carolyn Pkwy area. Current activities include station, crossing. and signals work that will require various lane closures and traffic configurations to provide a safe work space for crews to complete construction activities. Station construction activities are underway that will impact traffic on both northbound and southbound Lake Carolyn Pkwy, south of O'Connor.

    Pedestrians need to remember that it is not safe for them to enter construction zones, so they will need to use alternate pet walking and jogging routes. Motorists are also asked to monitor construction updates and observe and changed speed limits or traffic configurations when traveling through this construction zone. Motorists are not permitted to enter or park inside construction zones. Additional lane restrictions and rolling closures may be required to provide a safe work area as crews continue to progress with the project.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Systems
  • Station work


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • Restrictions of Lake Carolyn Pkwy just south of O'Connor will be present for station work. Please see Lake Carolyn Parkway configuration 34 (PDF file opens in a new window).


  • There will be miscellaneous closure on O'Connor Blvd for signal work for the next several weeks. Please use caution when traveling through the area.


    • Please note that all dates are tentative as they do not account for weather delays or other schedule impacts.

    CONVENTION CENTER AREA: Expect to see increased truck traffic and construction activity around the Convention Center area for station and track work. Bridge construction activities will continue in this area. Please continue to monitor construction alerts for changes to traffic configurations or detours. There will be heavy construction activity in this area as crews continue work on the bridge structure that will extend over SH 114.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Station work


    • GREEN PARK/MEADOW CREEK/CARPENTER RANCH AREA: Construction activity continues in the Carpenter Ranch area around the Meadow Creek/Green Park Dr intersection. Please use caution when traveling through the area with the increased activity, and monitor construction alerts to minimize travel impacts.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Systems


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • On Sunday, March 25 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.), expect restrictions of eastbound SH 114 and the eastbound SH 114 frontage road just before Hidden Ridge. During periods of frontage road interruptions, traffic will be detoured to the main lanes and the off ramp from eastbound SH 114 to Hidden Ridge will be closed. During periods of eastbound SH 114 main lane interruptions, traffic will be detoured to the eastbound SH 114 frontage road starting at the Walnut Hill exit.


  • On Monday, March 26 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.), expect restrictions of westbound SH 114. During periods of westbound SH 114 main lane interruptions traffic will be detour to Colwell Blvd and the eastbound SH 114 frontage road. Please use caution when traveling through this area and obey the posted detour signs.


  • On Monday, March 26 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.), expect restrictions of the ramp from eastbound SH 114 to Northwest Hwy/Spur 348. Traffic will access Northwest Hwy/Spur 348 using the ramp to Hidden Ridge. Please use caution when traveling through this area and obey the posted detour signs.


    • NORTH LAKE COLLEGE/MACARTHUR AREA: Construction activity will continue through the North Lake College and MacArthur area with station work and landscaping. Please caution when traveling through this area and monitor changes to speed limits or traffic configurations. Pedestrians need to remember that it is not safe for them to enter construction zones, so they will need to use alternate walking and jogging routes.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Station work


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • Heavy truck and construction traffic along Brangus Drive to Walnut Hill and at the Brangus/Walnut Hill intersection will continue for the next few weeks. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic as necessary. Please use caution when traveling through this area and allow extra time for travel.


    • Please note that all dates are tentative as they do not account for weather delays or other schedule impacts. Detour information will be provided as construction activities draw closer.

    WALNUT HILL/HURD AREA: Heavy construction activity will continue in the Walnut Hill/Hurd area. Construction traffic will be extremely heavy in this area over the next few weeks as crossing work moves into the area. Please use caution when traveling through the area and observe changes to traffic configurations and detours.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Walls
  • Crossings


    • ROAD CLOSURES AND LANE RESTRICTIONS:
  • Expect construction activity along Walnut Hill and Hurd. Please use caution when traveling through this area.


    • DFW AREA: Construction activity continues in the DFW area.

    CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
  • Station work


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    Blue Line to Rowlett Updates:

    Blue Line construction information

    Upcoming closures:

    Coyle Street Lane Closure (Rowlett):
    • From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, the westbound lane of Coyle Street in Downtown Rowlett will experience temporary lane closures. The public is asked to follow all posted traffic control signage and traffic control channeling devices.

    Walnut Street Lane Closure (Garland):
    • From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26 through Thursday, March 29, the eastbound right lane of Walnut Street at Lavon Street (GP&L Power Plant Crossing) will experience temporary lane closures. The public is asked to follow all posted traffic control signage and traffic control channeling devices.

    Centerville Road Lane Closure (Garland):
    • From 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 through 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 1, all lanes of Centerville Road at the Light Rail At-Grade Crossing will be closed to all thru traffic. The public is asked to follow all posted traffic control signage and traffic control channeling devices.

    • From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 through Friday, April 6, the northbound left lane of Centerville Road at the At-Grade Light Rail Crossing will experience temporary lane closures. The public is asked to follow all posted traffic control signage and traffic control channeling devices.

    SH-66 Lane Closure (Garland):
    • From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9 through Monday, April 16, the eastbound right lane of SH-66 between Centerville Road and Dexham Road (1200 Lakeview / SH-66) will experience temporary lane closures. The public is asked to follow all posted traffic control signage and traffic control channeling devices.

    Please note that dates are subject to change as they do not account for weather delays or other schedule impacts.

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    Any time you undertake a construction project, the possibility for danger is elevated. DART is urging everyone to be extra careful around its facilities, vehicles and especially the construction areas. Here are 10 tips you should know.


    1. Stop, look and listen for DART vehicles.
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    2. Cross the street or track at designated crosswalks only.
    3. Never walk, ride or play in front of or behind a DART vehicle.
    4. Children should always exit the bus through the front door.
    5. Do not walk, ride or play in a construction area.
    6. Never walk, ride or play on or near railroad tracks.
    7. Always stand behind the textured warning strips on rail platforms.
    8. Be careful when driving or turning across train tracks.
    9. Never try to beat a train through a crossing.
    10. Remember: Safety begins with you. Talk to your family.

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