General information and news about Dallas
Branch Members, local projects, public agencies, and subscribing firms may be e-mailed to:
Roger Behgam <dlsasce@flash.net>
Also see important articles about major civil engineering issues and projects in the
Metroplex.
The Trinity River Corridor Master Plan Concept Phase has been presented to the public. See the Dallas Morning News article on the initial concept ideas including lakes and bridges that have been conceptualized and associated funding issues.
US Corps of Engineers has given the green light to a controversial plan to build flood-control levees and wetlands along the Trinity River in southern Dallas. See the Dallas Morning News article on the Corps ruling.
- Dallas Arena information and articles:
- Arena site cleanup has been completed. See article from the Dallas Morning News.
- The preliminary plans for the Dallas arena that is named American Airlines Center as the main feature of the Victory Project were presented to the public. See the Dallas Morning News article.
- Arena cost issues and estimates are discussed in a Dallas Morning News Article.
Efforts to clean up Rivechon Park are planned. See the Dallas Morning News article for more information.
A community campaign to clean up the Trinity River Corridor has been planned. Refer to the Dallas Morning News Article.
The 25th anniversary of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has recently been celebrated. See a Dallas Morning News article on this occasion.
An extensive article on Love Field Airport expansion issues in the Dallas Morning News.
North Texas Tollway Authority has opened a new tunnel under Addison Airport saving travel time for many commuters. See a Dallas Morning News Article on the Tunnel.
Houston Street will encircle the new Dallas arena and connect to downtown. Fore more information see article in the Dallas Morning News.
See the Dallas Morning News articles on dam safety issues at White Rock Lake and Dallas Water Utilities plans for improving the lake and its dam.
See the Dallas Morning News article on traffic jam and highway construction in the Metroplex.
State Highway 161 is a proposed facility in Irving and Grand Prairie. A law suit by a group of Grand Prairie home owners has delayed the implementation of the project. See Dallas Morning News article for a summary of pre-trial issues.
Judge Barefoot Sanders lifted the injunction on SH 161 on August 18, 1998. See article from the Dallas Morning News.
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