Another Portion of Loop 49 to Open

TYLER — Toll 49 Segment 3B from State Highway 31 to Interstate Highway 20 has been given an estimated opening date of March 29. The Texas Transportation Commission is meeting tomorrow to officially complete the transfer from TxDOT to the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, allowing the NET RMA to take over once construction is complete. The NET RMA has scheduled a celebration March 2 to acknowledge the transfer. Officials say though the toll road is nearing completion, there are numerous items such as roadside work, striping, signage, and signaling to be wrapped up. According to officials, a separate announcement will specify the date and time the roadway will open to I-20.