Burgess in the News

Feds, state officials say private sector could speed up I-35 improvements

Federal and state leaders, frustrated by delays on the expansion of Interstate 35E through parts of Dallas and Denton counties, said Tuesday that a private contractor and tolls could be the keys to fast-tracking the project. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess joined with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Thomas Barrett and Texas Department of Transportation and regional officials to announce that the 28-mile project to widen the interstate is urgent and cannot be put off.

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Federal and state leaders, frustrated by delays on the expansion of Interstate 35E through parts of Dallas and Denton counties, said Tuesday that a private contractor and tolls could be the keys to fast-tracking the project. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess joined with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Thomas Barrett and Texas Department of Transportation and regional officials to announce that the 28-mile project to widen the interstate is urgent and cannot be put off. ...more