The Silver Line is a $1.89 billion commuter rail line being built by DART that will connect Richardson travelers to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with an estimated travel time of 51 minutes or less, according to the transit agency. The project is scheduled to be complete by late 2024.
Phase 2 of construction for the DART Silver Line Bridge over US 75 in Richardson began Sept. 24, with lane closures affecting northbound access onto the President George Bush Turnpike. Turnpike closures are expected to last daily from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. through the end of November.
According to city officials, those wishing to take the Turnpike westbound are expected to make a U-turn at 15th Street and take exit 28B.
In addition, travelers through Richardson may notice increased activity on the Kansas City Southern rail line that stretches from the southeast to northwest in the city, as supplies for the Silver Line project are conveyed to work sites.
