Houston Public MediaTxDOT is taking control of the toll lanes on the Harris County portion of State Highway 288, which will come at a $1.7 billion up-front cost for the agency but could eventually result in lower rates for Houston-area drivers.
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TxDOT to spend $1.7 billion to take control of State Highway 288 tollway in south Houston
Ending the 52-year agreement with Blueridge Transportation Group will allow "future toll rates to be significantly less" along the 10-mile corridor, according to the state transportation agency.