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Location |
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex |
Project Sponsor / Borrower |
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) |
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Fiscal Year Approved |
Fiscal Year 2009 |
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Highway / Managed Lanes |
Description |
On June 23, 2009, TxDOT awarded two Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDAs - equivalent to public-private partnerships) for the North Tarrant Express (NTE) project to NTE Mobility Partners. The first Concession CDA includes the design, development, construction, finance, maintenance, and operation of 13 miles along Interstate (IH) 820 (Segment 1) and State Highway (SH) 121/SH 183 from IH 35W to SH 121, from north of Fort Worth to just southwest of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Segment 2A). The duration of the concession is 52 years. The existing highway includes two general purpose lanes in each direction. Proposed improvements include three general purpose lanes in each direction with two managed lanes in each direction for a total of ten lanes with frontage roads for future traffic volumes. The second CDA for Segments 2-4 includes developing master plans for the remainder of the corridors along SH 183 from SH 121 to SH 161 (Segment 2E), IH 820 east from SH 121/SH 183 south to Randol Mill Road (Segment 4), and along IH 35W from IH 30 to SH 170 in Tarrant and Dallas counties (Segments 3A, 3B, and 3C), as well as other facilities for connectivity, safety, and financing. As a result of the master planning activities, TxDOT and the concessionaire entered into a Facility Agreement to construct Segment 3A and operate and maintain this segment as well as Segment 3B, which is being constructed by TxDOT. When all phases are completed, the Project will comprise 36 miles of managed lanes. |
Cost |
$2,047 million |
Funding Sources |
Segments 1 and 2A: Private Activity Bond Proceeds - $398 million TIFIA Loan - $650 million Public Funds - $573 million Equity Contribution - $426 million Total does not include TIFIA capitalized interest of $54 million |
Project Delivery / Contract Method |
DBFOM (design, build, finance, operate, and maintain) |
Private Partner |
NTE Mobility Partners, LLC (the Concession Company)
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Project Advisors / Consultants |
To the Borrower:
To USDOT TIFIA JPO
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Lenders |
Bondholders, USDOT TIFIA |
Duration / Status |
Commercial close (CDA execution) occurred on June 23, 2009 |
TIFIA Credit Assistance |
Direct Loan: $650.0 million The TIFIA loan will be repaid with project revenues, which include all income, tolls, revenues, rates, fees, charges, rentals, or other receipts derived by or related to the operation of the Project. |
Financial Status / Financial Performance |
TIFIA credit agreement was executed on December 16, 2009 A cash-funded debt service reserve will be available for the senior lien bonds and TIFIA. |
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Contacts |
Renee Lamb Belen Marcos |
