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Katy Trail pedestrian bridge (credit: CBS 11 News)

Groundbreaking For New Pedestrian Bridge At Mockingbird Lane

The new bridge will allow the extension of the Katy Trail to White Rock Lake and shepherded by two council members. Retiring councilwoman Angela Hunt, and Gary Griffith before her.

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Road construction crews work on a widening project. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

DFW Connector Project Is 90 Percent Done

Some big changes happened over the weekend at the DFW Connector Project in Grapevine. The news is good, but drivers will have to pay close attention during the Monday commute.

2013/06/17

People drive along the highway at the end of an evening rush hour. (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Traffic On The Mind Of Plano Commuters

For anyone who lives in Plano, but drives to downtown Dallas daily, there is a daily battle on 75-Central. Growth up north funnels into the home-town traffic creating a daily slow drive.

KRLD–2013/06/14

Senate Plan Would Send Nearly $1 Bil To Texas Roads

Texas lawmakers are considering diverting nearly $1 billion a year from the state’s cash reserves into a fund dedicated to building and maintaining roads.

2013/06/12

Dangerous Stretch Of Road In Mansfield To Be Improved

A nearly one mile stretch of road in Mansfield with a reputation for being over-crowded is about to get some safety improvements: extra lanes for drivers.

2013/06/11

The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, as designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

Lane Closures Along Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Drivers traveling in and out of downtown Dallas could face detours this week, because inspectors are taking a really close look at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

2013/06/11

Perry Adds Road Funding To Special Session

Gov. Rick Perry has added funding for transportation to the special session. Perry said that the state’s growing economy and population made additional spending on roads necessary.

2013/06/11

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Photo by CBS 11's Jay Gormley

Inspections To Close Lanes On Large Marge

Drivers can expect delays this week when TxDOT performs routine inspections of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

2013/06/09

Visitors, Businesses And Residents Brace For West 7th St Closure

Visitors, business owners and residents along West 7th Street are bracing for five months of traffic congestion, construction noise and delays. The 7th Street bridge will be closed until the fall.

2013/06/07

Drivers can expect to sit in traffic on LBJ Freeway through Monday. (credit: David McNew/Newsmakers)

LBJ Freeway Lane Closures To Tighten Traffic Flow

All four westbound lanes of LBJ and two eastbound lanes will close between Midway and Marsh at 7 p.m. Saturday night.

2013/06/01

Construction on the LBJ Express Project near Interstate 35E in Dallas. (credit: CBSDFW.com)

Expect Traffic Backups With Weekend LBJ Closure

Commuters traveling along Interstate-635/LBJ Freeway Friday afternoon better enjoy the ride, because one stretch of the loop won’t be open much longer.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/31

Former President George W. Bush pauses while speaking during the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Dallas Highway To Be Named For Bush

A portion of U.S. Highway 75 in Dallas, between Northwest Highway and Knox Street, is set to be designated as the George W. Bush Expressway, pending the governor’s approval.

2013/05/27