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The Dallas North Tollway project to extend the road north from U.S. 380 to the Grayson County line might start in the spring, if the North Texas Tollway Authority gives a nod of approval during its Dec. 20 board meeting.
Michael Rey, media relations manager for NTTA, said if approved, work for the Phase 4 Corridor Project will begin in the spring of 2024.
According to records filed with the state, the NTTA funded roadway project is expected to cost $183 million.
Rey said the 13.7 miles of roadway will include construction of a six-lane urban tollway with three lanes in each direction.
Phase 4A, about 6 miles, will begin at U.S. 380 to Farm-to-Market 428; Phase 4B, about 7.7 miles, will go from FM 428 to the Grayson County line.
Construction began on the DNT Extension into Prosper and Celina in Feb. 2020 and opened to traffic in March.
Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs said the project will have a significant impact on the residents of Celina.
“The expanding infrastructure will improve accessibility to and from Celina, fostering economic growth and mobility for residents and visitors,” Tubbs said.
Tubbs said the extension of the DNT into Prosper and Celina will make travel for residents, businesses and emergency services more efficient, which is especially crucial for the new Methodist Celina Medical Center, which is slated to open in 2025.
“Improved mobility will enhance patient care by reducing travel times for ambulances and other emergency vehicles, as well as facilitating easier access for staff, patients and visitors,” Tubbs said.
The mayor said the roadway will also attract more residents and businesses to Celina due to the improved connectivity.
“This will increase the population, further job creation, and overall be a huge economic driver guiding growth for our city,” Tubbs said.
Celina — with 97% growth in the past three years — is one of the fastest growing cities in Collin County, which is expected to double in population by the year 2060.
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named the funding source for the project, which is funded by NTTA.
DNT expansion north could start in the spring, pending NTTA vote - The Dallas Morning News
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