Burgess in the News

Toll lanes may get I-35E up to speed for Dallas, Denton

Federal and state leaders, frustrated by delays in expanding 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 U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Thomas Barrett and Texas Department of Transportation and regional officials in announcing that the 28-mile project to widen the interstate cannot be put off.

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Federal and state leaders, frustrated by delays in expanding 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 U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Thomas Barrett and Texas Department of Transportation and regional officials in announcing that the 28-mile project to widen the interstate cannot be put off. ...more