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TxDOT updates Richardson council on US 75 "technology lanes," outlines schedule, enforcement questions
Summary
TxDOT representatives told the Richardson City Council the US 75 HOV-to-technology-lanes project is under way, ahead of schedule in some elements, and will require northbound closures next year; enforcement and public messaging remain unsettled.
Richardson — TxDOT representatives updated the Richardson City Council on the US 75 HOV-to-technology-lanes project and outlined a schedule that includes a northbound HOV closure next year and continuing construction through 2026.
The update focused on traffic configuration, safety elements and how the lanes will operate. Jennifer Boerster, Collin County area engineer for TxDOT, said the project began in March 2024 and carries a price tag of about $57 million. She said the project is "currently ahead of schedule" for some work, particularly LED lighting installation, but warned that other elements such as barrier installation are harder to accelerate.
The project converts existing HOV lanes into so-called technology lanes. Boerster described the weekday operation as follows: southbound the lane will be general purpose…
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