Ongoing projects
Closures continue on I-635 construction project
Long-term and permanent closures are ongoing as part of the $1.74 billion I-635 East project. The eastbound I-635 ramp entrance from Skillman Street is expected to remain closed until August 2023, TxDOT officials said. The closest detour to access eastbound I-635 is at the Royal Lane and Miller Road on-ramp. In addition, the westbound I-635 ramp exit at Skillman Street, Exit 16, was permanently combined with a further exit at Royal Lane and Miller Road.
The project is designed to improve what TxDOT officials call one of the most congested areas in the state and spans from US 75 to just south of I-35. Construction includes building a fifth lane in each direction of I-635E, reconstructing the existing managed toll lanes and adding frontage roads in each direction, according to officials. Also part of the project is a revamp of the Skillman Street interchange by building an arched bridge. Construction is expected to last into 2024. Updates and closures can be found at www.635east.com.
Timeline: 2020-24
Cost: $1.74 billion
Funding source: TxDOT
Street resurfacing on Park Lane
Resurfacing is underway on Park Lane from Greenville Avenue to Fair Oaks Avenue. The construction is expected to last until August 2023.
Timeline: August 2022- August, 2023
Cost: $558,541
Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program
Upcoming projects
Lakewood area pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements
Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements are coming to North Central Expressway, Mockingbird Lane, Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue near Lakewood. New traffic signals, extended sidewalks, crosswalk improvements and lighting enhancements are expected to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, according to city planning documents.
Timeline: October 2023-December 2024
Cost: $5.5 million
Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program/North Central Texas Council of Governments
Road enhancement on Columbia Avenue heading to Deep Ellum
Construction is scheduled to begin in November on street improvements at Columbia Avenue/Main Street from South Beacon Street to South Exposition Avenue in Deep Ellum. Street improvements include adding bike lanes and developing a thoroughfare.
Timeline: November 2023- April 2025
Cost: $4,250,000
Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program
Ridgecrest Road improvements
This project will include improvements to the existing asphalt street by using reinforced concrete pavement as well as improved drainage and sidewalks. The project includes work along all of Ridgecrest Road to Sopac Trail east of Eastridge Drive.
Timeline: September 2023-June 2025
Cost: $5.5 million
Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program
Completed project: Lake Highlands Trails
The Lake Highlands Trails Project finished two different phases at the start of 2023. First, the construction of a 1.32-mile trail from Harry S Moss Park to Arbor Park, including 190 feet of boardwalk under Walnut Hill Lane. In addition, a nearly 0.7-mile trail was constructed from Arbor Park to Skillman Street.
Timeline: June 28, 2022- Jan. 4, 2023
Cost: $2,300,000
Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program
