Dallas North Tollway (DNT)
The Dallas North Tollway is a quick, safe and convenient connection for drivers between downtown Dallas and W. First Street in Prosper. The 33-mile road crosses through the cities of Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Addison, Farmers Branch, Plano, Frisco and Prosper.
The first section of the tollway opened to traffic in June 1968 between downtown Dallas and Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway). It was extended north to Briargrove Lane (just south of Frankford Road) in 1987 and to Legacy Drive in Plano in 1994. A 1.5-mile extension opened in 2004 up to Gaylord Parkway in Frisco, and an extension to US 380 opened in September 2007. In 2023, the bridges extending the DNT over US 380 into Prosper opened to travel.
NTTA will continue to extend the tollway to new destinations as the region’s northern communities continue to grow. The proposed Phase 4 extension will run nearly 14 miles from US 380 to the Collin/Grayson county line.
Learn about the latest DNT improvement projects. Learn more about its current and future extension toward the Grayson County line (DNT Phase 4 project).
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Dallas North Tollway (DNT) Widening in Frisco
The Dallas North Tollway (DNT) is being widened between the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT) and US 380 to accommodate population growth in the area and improve access to business and entertainment venues. This project will add an additional lane in each direction and help traffic flow as population growth continues in northern Collin and Denton counties.
Along with widening the DNT mainlanes, the project team will reconstruct the intersection and DNT bridge over Fields Pkwy in Frisco.
Opening date: Late 2025.
Project Sections | Scope |
| SRT to US 380 | Addition of a fourth lane in each direction |
Recent Progress
• Reconstruction of the southbound DNT bridge over Fields Pkwy. was completed, and two lanes of traffic were moved onto the new bridge on May 10. Work continues on the other two mainlanes.
• Reconstruction of the southbound Headquarters/SH 121 exit ramp was completed on May 19. The ramp was reopened to traffic.
• The southbound John Hickman Pkwy./Warren Pkwy./Gaylord Pkwy. ramp closed for reconstruction on May 20.
• Widening work continues at Gaylord Pkwy.
• Permanent barrier installation throughout the project limits.
• Installation of new signage and lighting throughout project area.
What's Next?
• Installation of new signage and lighting throughout project area.
• Reconstruction of the southbound John Hickman Pkwy./Warren Pkwy./Gaylord Pkwy. ramp is underway. The ramp will open in its new location in fall 2025.
• The northbound Eldorado Pkwy. and southbound Main St. exit ramps will open in their new locations this summer.
• Bridge widening work continues at the Gaylord Pkwy. bridge.
• Paving and concrete placement throughout the project limits.
• Final striping will begin this summer.
Project Information
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Public Involvement: (469) 608-6880
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DNT Phase 4 Project
The Dallas North Tollway (DNT) Phase 4 project will extend the tollway 13.7 miles north of US 380. When this extension is complete, it will provide a direct link between downtown Dallas and the growing communities in Collin and Denton counties.
Opening dates:
Phase 4A: Fall 2027
Phase 4B: To be determined.
Project Sections | Scope |
| Phase 4A | US 380 to FM 428, including DNT extension over US 380 |
| Phase 4B Frontage Road | Two-lane frontage road from FM 428 to Grayson County line |
| Phase 4B Mainlanes | FM 428 to Grayson County line |
| Proposed Grayson County Tollway | A Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority project that could extend the toll road into Grayson County (not an NTTA project) |
Recent Progress
• Phase 4A: Earthwork and drainage work.
• Phase 4A: Wall and wall foundation work.
• Phase 4A: Column and cap work near intersections.
What's Next?
• Phase 4A: Construction of the mainlanes with wall, column, cap, and beam placements.
Project Information
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Public Involvement: (469) 608-6880
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