Page last updated or reviewed: June 1, 2015 (create)
These views are westbound from the SH 183/SH 121 interchange to Loop 820. The North Tarrant Express tolled managed lanes opened in 2014. The nontolled main lanes were rebuilt and improved as part of the project, although only new auxiliary lanes were added to the main lanes.
Entering the managed lanes going westbound from SH 183.
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The SH 183/SH 121 interchange is ahead.
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Connections to SH 121. In contrast to most freeway-to-freeway interchanges in North Texas, this interchange is very low, with only two levels.
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Toll gantry. Tolls vary based on time of day and traffic conditions.
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The ultimate with of the managed lanes is planned to be three lanes in each direction, so there is a grassy median in the center to accommodate the third lane in each direction.
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Structures for access to the managed lanes from the frontage roads.
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The freeway corridor at this section was substantially widened for the project.
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At Hurstview Drive
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The toll is displayed on the electronic message board.
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On the connection ramp at Loop 820. Traffic can exit to Loop 820 south or continue west on the Loop 820 managed lanes.
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The connection ramp to Loop 820 south is long and high.
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Looking ahead toward Loop 820 southbound.
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