LBJ EXPRESS PROJECT REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH OPENING OF NEW MAIN LANES


DALLAS (July 15, 2015) – Now in its 5th and final year of construction, the LBJ Express highway reconstruction project recently reached a major milestone with the opening of all four, new general-purpose main lanes on eastbound and westbound I-635 between I-35E and US 75 (Central Expressway).

In June 2013, contractors opted to reduce the traffic flow in the construction zone from four main lanes to three in each direction to allow the project team to fast-track the completion of continuous frontage roads and bypass lanes, which were originally slated to open with the completion of the project but opened instead in November 2013.

“This decision had significant implications for the driving public in terms of both safety and mobility,” said Heather DeLapp, regional public relations manager on the project. “By completing the frontage roads and bypass lanes two years earlier than originally planned, we were able to improve incident responses in the corridor as well as enhance access and traffic flow for adjacent businesses and the driving public.”

As the massive $2.7 billion LBJ Express project moves towards completion later this year, the recent re-opening of the fourth main lane eastbound and westbound has helped improve movement through the length of the corridor. “With summer vacations in full swing, the timing couldn’t be better for opening these lanes,” added DeLapp.

In the final phases of construction, contractors will implement several series of overnight and weekend closures to lay final pavement, install signs and prepare the highway corridor for full operations. Drivers are encouraged to check the website, www.lbjexpress.com/laneclosures.asp for updated information on upcoming lane closures and detours.

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