Ribbon Cutting Held; Earl Campbell Parkway Opens to Traffic

TYLER — A new section of roadway extending from Loop 323 to State Highway 155 was opened Thursday in Tyler at a special ribbon cutting ceremony featuring football legend and Tyler native Earl Campbell. “We are so proud that we could honor Earl Campbell in this way,” said Tyler Mayor Barbara Bass. “His legendary contributions are something the entire community can be proud of.”

Earl Campbell Parkway extends approximately two miles. There are four traffic lanes, two bike lanes, a raised landscaped median, and sidewalks along the stretch of roadway. To beautify the corridor, 230 trees and hundreds of roses were planted. In addition, curb, gutter, and a sidewalk were added along Old Noonday Road, and the entire road was repaved as part of the project. A traffic signal was also added at Old Noonday Road and Earl Campbell Parkway. The project began on August 20, 2010 and opened to traffic Thursday afternoon. The construction cost was $14,100,000, which was paid for in cash with Half Cent Sales Tax funding. You can go to http://www.cityoftyler.org/ to read more.