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The North Tarrant Express (NTE) is a $2.5 billion, 13.5-mile project dedicated to improving mobility along the IH820 and SH121-183/ Airport Freeway corridor in Northeast Tarrant County.

The North Tarrant Express (NTE) project consists of a series of major highway improvements to the critical I-820 and SH-121/183 (Airport Freeway) corridor between I-35 West and Industrial Boulevard in Northeast Tarrant County. The NTE will relieve congestion, improve safety and provide for anticipated traffic growth in one of the country’s fastest developing regions. When fully completed, the $2.5 billion North Tarrant Express will have upgraded main lanes, continuous frontage roads and 13.3 miles of newly added TEXpress Lanes.

The NTE project is completely reconstructing and upgrading existing general purpose lanes. Also improving and expanding frontage lanes to add capacity. Moreover, adding TEXpress managed lanes, or tolled express lanes are designed for commuters seeking the most reliable and time-saving trip. The variable tolls are based on travel time and demand to maintain a 50 mph traffic flow on the highway; motorists can choose to travel along general highway lanes or tolled express lanes depending on their needs.

Construction began in late 2010 and is on fast track for completion by the end of 2014 -- six months ahead of schedule.

North Tarrant Express BY THE NUMBERS

**Project is 88 percent completed**

2,069: Number of people working in the corridor
156: Number of companies that have worked directly on the project
191: Number of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) companies or individuals that have worked directly on the project
40.9 million pounds: Amount of rebar tied to date
4.5 million cubic yards: Amount of dirt moved to date
410,000 cubic yards: Amount of concrete poured to date
1.299 billion: Dollars spent to date on the project
$2.5 billion: New roadway benefit to North Texas

*As of March 31, 2014

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