Installation of the arches that will be placed at the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is expected to begin next month. The bridge will feature two arches; one on the south side and one on the north side. Each will be about 400 feet long and 80 feet above the roadway at the highest point. They will also feature white and blue accent lighting to help the bridge serve as a gateway and visual branding for the city for both rail passengers and drivers on US 75.
The arches are currently being fabricated. Installation of the south side arch is expected to take place June 4-7, with associated overnight lane closures occurring on the frontage roads, US 75 main lanes and ramps from US 75 to the President George Bush Turnpike as needed. The northbound arch is expected to take place July 16-19. More information on specific lane closures will be published in Week in Review, on the City’s website and on social media prior to them taking place.
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council also heard an update on the Cotton Belt Trail, which will run alongside the Silver Line. The trail spans 2.8 miles in Richardson, with three bridges. Work is underway, and with the exception of a pedestrian bridge over Custer Road, is expected to be complete in early 2027.
Monthly trail updates: www.cor.net/CottonBeltTrail
City Council Presentation: Video
