Over the course of a single weekend, TxDOT Dallas crews and contractor Ragle, Inc. successfully moved the Northaven Trail Bridge onto columns beside the main lanes of North Central Expressway near Royal Lane. This achievement required the use of industrial strength trailers, hydraulic jacks, and gantries to lift and maneuver the massive structure into place.
The result is a stunning addition to the North Dallas skyline that will serve as a vital connection for bicyclists, pedestrians, and others seeking a safer route from the Northaven Trail in North Dallas to the Cottonwood and White Rock Creek trails in Northeast Dallas.
“This was a unique project in many ways,” said TxDOT Dallas County Area Engineer and project manager Nathan Petter. “It took a lot of ingenuity from TxDOT, Ragle, and HNTB to make this move effort a reality. The vision started with our regional partners at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as well as leaders at the City of Dallas and Dallas County. I’m proud to have played a role in making this a reality.”
Jointly funded by the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and the Regional Transportation Council at NCTCOG, the Northaven Trail Bridge is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in the field of infrastructure development.
