The North Tarrant Express (NTE) Capacity Improvement Project is moving forward, expanding mobility across one of North Texas’ most important transportation corridors while demonstrating how collaboration across Ferrovial’s companies helps deliver complex infrastructure projects.
The project focuses on two key areas where congestion relief and reliability are critical. Along I-820 between Fort Worth and North Richland Hills, crews are adding general-purpose lanes to increase capacity for daily commuters. Along SH 121/183 between Hurst and Euless, the expansion of TEXpress managed lanes will provide additional travel options and more predictable trip times for drivers across North Texas.
Continuing a story that started in 2010 – Together
The improvements build on the original NTE project, which began construction in 2010 and opened in 2014—nine months ahead of schedule. That 13.3-mile project introduced TEXpress lanes to North Texas and transformed mobility across the corridor.
Today, many of the same team members who helped deliver the original project are contributing their experience and institutional knowledge to the next phase. That continuity strengthens coordination and reinforces a shared commitment to safety, quality, and performance. Since opening, the corridor has supported significant economic growth in surrounding cities, with new restaurants, hotels, and office developments emerging along the route. The Capacity Improvement Project is designed to support continued growth by strengthening critical regional connections.
Smart growth through shared stewardship
All construction for the Capacity Improvement Project is taking place within the existing corridor footprint, meaning no additional right-of-way is required. The work is funded through toll revenue under the existing NTE concession structure, allowing improvements to move forward without additional cost to taxpayers or the Texas Department of Transportation.
One Ferrovial team across the project lifecycle
A key factor behind the project’s progress is the close collaboration between teams responsible for building, operating, and communicating about the corridor.
North Tarrant Infrastructure (NTI)—the joint venture between Ferrovial Construction and Webber—leads design and construction, while NTE Mobility Partners, led by Cintra, operates and maintains the corridor during the long-term concession period.
Through regular coordination meetings, the teams work together to plan traffic control, align safety practices, and minimize impacts on drivers. In many cases, multiple teams coordinate work during the same closure window to reduce disruptions and keep traffic moving.
As construction continues, collaboration between construction, operations, and communications teams will remain essential to advancing the project safely and efficiently. The North Tarrant Express Capacity Improvement Project reflects Ferrovial’s integrated approach in action, bringing teams together to deliver infrastructure that supports continued growth and keeps North Texas moving.
Project leaders say this integrated approach strengthens both execution and outcomes.
“We’re excited to see this project progressing as planned,” said Pablo Ferrando, CEO of LBJ, NTE, and NTE-35W. “It’s always a pleasure to work with our family of companies to provide mobility and economic impact for North Texans.”
“Working for the same parent company helps ensure that our goals are aligned and that we share the same values,” added Ignacio Milans, CEO of North Tarrant Infrastructure. “Those shared values—especially collaboration—help us deliver a quality project in a timely manner.”