I read a write-up of the expansion project in the chronicle. They will eventually expand the current 11 lanes into 18 lanes. This will entail 2 new Regular lanes, 2 new frontage road lanes and a 4 lane tollway to replace the high occupancy vehicle lane. I am trying to understand this. I am assuming there will be an extra lane on each side of the freeway. Are the "frontage road lanes" the feeder lanes? And on the 4-lane tollway, I guess this is going to replace the current HOV lane, which has been a joke I think. Since they are adding the tollway, I assume it will be similar to the current Sam Houston or West park? Also, does anyone know if it will be a pay toll like SH or a completely mobile toll like the new West park? I am also assuming there will be many more entrances/exits on the toll than there is currently on the HOV. Speaking of the new West Park toll, how far does it currently run east/west and when is it projected to be completed and reach Grand Parkway? I would love some feedback from anyone else who might have a good idea on what the plans are.
