Texas State Highway Loop 9
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Loop 9 is a state highway under phased construction on the southern fringes of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. When fully completed, it will span approximately 30 miles (48 km), running along the southern Dallas County line and extending westward into northern Johnson County. Although often considered the southern counterpart to the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT), Loop 9 is part of a broader initiative to develop an outer loop that will serve the expanding DFW population forecasted to number 10 million circa 2040.[1]
The highway will be constructed in phases, beginning with the development of frontage roads, followed by the construction of the main highway when funding becomes available. Loop 9 is divided into three segments: Segment A extends from US 67 to I-35E along the Dallas and Ellis county border, Segment B runs from Interstate 35E to I-45 in southern Dallas County, and Segment C stretches from Interstate 45 to I-20, connecting with US 175 in Seagoville.
Currently, Segment B is open and is operating as a two-way roadway, though it will eventually serve as the eastbound frontage road for Loop 9. Additionally, the Interstate 35E frontage roads at Loop 9 will be realigned to accommodate a future stack interchange.
The corridor was first identified in 1968, with a preliminary study completed in 1995. A final decision on the route was initially projected for 2009 but remains undecided. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), originally expected to be completed in 2009, was also not finalized as of 2012, and TxDOT estimates for a 2015 opening have passed. The project has been impacted by a national recession, a construction slowdown, and a severe shortage of state highway funds,[2] which has contributed to delays and uncertainty in its development timeline. Despite these setbacks, planning authorities expect Loop 9 to play a critical role in forming a large outer loop encircling the metroplex.
History
The number was assigned to Spur 9 originally, which was designated from US 70 to Olton on September 26, 1939, as a renumbering of SH 28 Spur.[2] On June 21, 1955, this became part of FM 304, which became part of FM 168 on October 31, 1958.[3]
On May 6, 1969, Loop 9 was designated from I-20 north, east, south, west, and northwest back to I-20. On October 21, 1977, Loop 9 was cancelled and portions became SH 161 and SH 190 the same day. The Loop 9 designation was restored on June 29, 2017, to a highway from I-35E to I-45.[4]
Major intersections
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See also
References
External links
- Loop 9 - official project page
- Salcedo Group - Loop 9 study (Dallas County maps)
- North Texas Council of Governments maps