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Driving on the Central Expressway/75 in Dallas from Loop 635/LBJ Freeway to Woodall Rogers Freeway/366 in downtown Dallas.
The original U.S. Route 75 was built in the 50's. At the time, the four-lane highway was capable of handling traffic needs, but not for long. As Dallas exploded in the 50's, U.S. Route 75 was no longer suitable for Dallas' traffic problems. The traffic problem persisted throughout the 80's, giving thousands of commuters hours of daily congestion. In 1992, work began on the Central Expressway project. The Central Expressway project was constructed in several phases starting in 1992 near Loop 635, and then moving southward toward Dallas' CBD. The last portion of the project was completed in 1999 around the downtown Dallas area.
Aesthetically, the Central Expressway is by far one of the most beautifully designed highways in the country. Giving it its famous character is the beige concrete columns on the entrance/exit ramps, the ruffled wall designs, designer-themed bridges, landscaped median, low-profile lighting, overhanging service roads, color theme, many highrise buildings, and most notably the fact that it is a "sunken" freeway.
*UPDATE*
Landscape shrubbery/yuccas in median was removed and replaced with native grasses after TXDOT's contract expired in March 2010. The City of Dallas was forced to take ownership and decided to cut down watering/pruning expenses (previously $650K/year) by installing native grasses which are more drought tolerant and require less irrigation (now $300K+/year). Many people, including me, think the previous landscaping was more attractive. What do you all think?
If you are ever in the Dallas area, I highly encourage you to make the trip down the Central Expressway. There is truly no other freeway in the country like it. You won't be disappointed!
To view some amazing pictures of the Central Expressway, please visit the following link:
For info. on the amazing High-Five interchange:
If you would like to know more about Northpark Center, please visit their website:
Northpark Fun Facts:
Dallas Arts District:
Uptown Dallas:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science:
Klyde Warren Park:
Museum Tower:
The original U.S. Route 75 was built in the 50's. At the time, the four-lane highway was capable of handling traffic needs, but not for long. As Dallas exploded in the 50's, U.S. Route 75 was no longer suitable for Dallas' traffic problems. The traffic problem persisted throughout the 80's, giving thousands of commuters hours of daily congestion. In 1992, work began on the Central Expressway project. The Central Expressway project was constructed in several phases starting in 1992 near Loop 635, and then moving southward toward Dallas' CBD. The last portion of the project was completed in 1999 around the downtown Dallas area.
Aesthetically, the Central Expressway is by far one of the most beautifully designed highways in the country. Giving it its famous character is the beige concrete columns on the entrance/exit ramps, the ruffled wall designs, designer-themed bridges, landscaped median, low-profile lighting, overhanging service roads, color theme, many highrise buildings, and most notably the fact that it is a "sunken" freeway.
*UPDATE*
Landscape shrubbery/yuccas in median was removed and replaced with native grasses after TXDOT's contract expired in March 2010. The City of Dallas was forced to take ownership and decided to cut down watering/pruning expenses (previously $650K/year) by installing native grasses which are more drought tolerant and require less irrigation (now $300K+/year). Many people, including me, think the previous landscaping was more attractive. What do you all think?
If you are ever in the Dallas area, I highly encourage you to make the trip down the Central Expressway. There is truly no other freeway in the country like it. You won't be disappointed!
To view some amazing pictures of the Central Expressway, please visit the following link:
For info. on the amazing High-Five interchange:
If you would like to know more about Northpark Center, please visit their website:
Northpark Fun Facts:
Dallas Arts District:
Uptown Dallas:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science:
Klyde Warren Park:
Museum Tower: