 Conceptual View of Managed Lanes |
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The I-635 (LBJ Freeway) Managed HOV Lanes Project is the most regionally significant transportation improvement project in North Texas. Because congestion relief is badly needed in this area of North Texas, the project will be delivered utilizing innovative financing and construction methods to expedite completion.
The Project includes:
- Adding managed HOV lanes to I-635 from Luna Road to the High Five including full reconstruction of I-635 from I-35E to the High Five (the I-635 West Section)
- Adding elevated managed HOV lane connectors along I-35E from Loop 12 to
I-635 (the Loop 12/I-35E Section) - Adding operational improvements on the I-635 managed HOV lanes within the High Five (the I-635/US 75 interchange)
The Project reflects the public’s input and approval that was received through the planning and environmental evaluation process and includes:
- A roadway no higher or wider than what the public approved
- Replacing and improving the aging existing roadway
- Adding a continuous frontage road system
- Adding congestion relief through the introduction of managed HOV lanes
The I-635 Managed HOV Lanes Project, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area, focuses on the segment of the I-635 Freeway between Luna Road and Greenville Avenue and the segment of the I-35E Freeway between Loop 12 to Valwood Parkway.
Why is the I-635 Managed Lanes Project considered unique?
The I-635 Managed Lanes project is considered unique because of the following features:
- Drivers will have a choice to by-pass main lane congestion by using the managed lanes, thus improving travel times in the corridor
- When completed, this project will have one of the most comprehensive managed HOV lane systems in the country
- The project will be constructed using a Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) or Public Private Partnership
What are Managed Lanes?
Managed lanes are part of the Region's Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and are facilities which add lane capacity to existing freeways by combining High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and new express lanes to improve freeway efficiency. Managed HOV lanes provide options for travelers to by-pass main lane congestion through a value pricing mechanism approved by the North Central Texas Council of Government's Regional Transportation Council (RTC), which includes dynamic congestion pricing; half price for HOV usage during rush hours (peak operating periods) as well as other incentives (Click here for more information regarding the Region's managed HOV lane Policy)
In the case of the I-635 Corridor, drivers will have the choice of paying a toll to use the managed HOV lanes or traveling for free on the general purpose lanes or frontage roads. Commuters who travel on the managed HOV lanes will be able to benefit from faster and more reliable travel times.
What is a Comprehensive Development Agreement?
A Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA) is a public-private partnership that gives transportation agencies the important elements to build projects – money, innovation and resources. In Texas, CDAs are awarded to a team of companies that may provide any combination of finance, design, construction, maintenance and operation services under TxDOT guidelines.
TxDOT, Regional and Local officials collaboratively agreed that TxDOT should use the CDA model as the delivery method for the I-635 Managed Lanes Project to expedite construction and encourage competition in the private sector through the best value selection process. The CDA will bring private sector innovation and financing along with a faster project delivery that will assure a timely schedule, within budget.
With your support; TxDOT, DART, NCTCOG, NTTA, Dallas County and the adjacent Cities of Dallas and Farmers Branch will continue to work in partnership with the LBJ Infrastructure Group. This effort will help maintain mobility, access and safety throughout construction and operation of the I-635 managed HOV lanes Project.